Discovery - Abington Street, Northampton, UK
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This modern sculpture depicts two men soaring into the air.
Waymark Code: WM57B8
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/23/2008
Views: 17
The statue is called 'Discovery' and commemorates the life and work of Francis Crick (1916-2004). It is inspired by Crick and James Watson's discovery of the DNA structure in 1953. The sculpture is 6 metres high and has two life size resin figures.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Discovery
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Lucy Glendinning
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: December 2005
Materials used: Brushed stainless steel with marble resin figures
Location: Abington Street
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