Dreaming Spires - Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 55° 57.379 W 003° 11.174
30U E 488371 N 6201233
The two giraffes, nicknamed Martha and Gilbert, were made from scrap metal.
Waymark Code: WM181EP
Location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/09/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Located near Edinburgh's Omni Centre, this sculpture was unveiled on July 27, 2005.
This website (visit link) has an additional photo and informs us:

"Dreaming Spires are sculptures of two giraffes on the pavement outside the Omni Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland. Created by Midlothian born artist Helen Denerley was unveiled by the Omni Centre 27th July 2005. The two giraffes, nicknamed Martha and Gilbert, were made from scrap metal including parts from cars and motorbikes."
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Dreaming Spires

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Helen Denerly

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 7/27/2005

Materials used: scrap metal from cars and motorbikes

Location: Omni Centre, Edinburgh

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