Elements-Fire-Steel - Sheffield, UK
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N 53° 22.714 W 001° 27.906
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This sculpture representing the making of steel was originally installed by a bank, but was moved to this university building in 1995.
Waymark Code: WMZBCN
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/13/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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In the 19th century, Sheffield gained an international reputation for steel production. Known as the Steel City, many innovations were developed locally, including crucible and stainless steel, fuelling an almost tenfold increase in the population in the Industrial Revolution.

This sculpture celebrating this history has a plaque next to it with the following text.
Sheffield Hallam University

ELEMENTS-FIRE=STEEL
Artist: Brian Asquith


This sculpture symbolises the making of steel by fire and mechanical means using
the Earth's elements and resources. It was commissioned by the former
Westminster Bank in Sheffield High Street, and unveiled on 10th May 1965. it was
resited here on 15 December 1995


NatWest                                                                                                 Art for the Community
Title: Elements-Fire-Steel

Artist: Brian Asquith

Media (materials) used: one half in steel, the other in bronze.

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Side of Hallam University Building

Date of creation or placement: 12/15/1995
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