Cormorants - Morecambe, UK
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dtrebilc
N 54° 04.378 W 002° 52.569
30U E 508103 N 5991647
These steel coots stand next to Marine Road and form part of the Tern Project collection of public artworks along the promenade.
Waymark Code: WMRT3R
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/01/2016
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The town of Morecambe was formed from a number of small villages after the arrival of a railway line in 1850 made the area a popular tourist destination.
The promenade along the sea front formed part of the town's sea defences, but had been weakened by a number of storms. In addition the town's popularity declined in the mid 20th Century.
In the early 1990s Morecambe received government funding to address both issues. Over a period of time the sea wall was repaired and strengthened . At the same time the Tern Project was established to incorporate public works of art into the structure to attract visitors.
Celebrating the birds and other diverse wildlife of Morecambe Bay, the TERN project is a stunning series of various award-winning sculptures situated along Morecambe's seafront and promenade.
This sculpture of Cormorants is made from slices of steel and sits on the pier near the Midland Hotel.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Cormorants
Figure Type: Animal
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Brian Fell
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2013
Materials used: Steel
Location: Not listed
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