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What is the statue at the beginning of Vera?
The Angel of the North
The Angel of the North is as much a part of Gateshead’s identity as the Statue of Liberty is to New York. Since it first spread its wings in February 1998, it has become one of the most talked about and recognisable pieces of public art ever produced.
How did they erect the Angel of the North?
To create the substantial foundations for the Angel the site on the hill next to the A1 was first cleared Then old mine workings found underneath were filled with grouting and eight 3m holes drilled for the steel reinforced concrete piles. A 1.5m concrete cap was then poured and the final 5.3m plinth constructed.
How heavy is the Angel of the North?
208 tonnes
It weighs 208 tonnes. The total cost of the Angel was £800,000. It will last for more than 100 years. It withstands winds of more than 100 mph.
How tall is Angel of the North?
20 metres
The steel sculpture is 20 metres (66 ft) tall, with wings measuring 54 metres (177 ft) across. The wings are angled 3.5 degrees forward to create, according to Gormley, “a sense of embrace”. The angel, like much of Gormley’s other work, is based on a cast of his own body.
Is the Angel of the North a man or a woman?
The sculpture is designed to capture our imaginations so it’s not identifiable as male or female, you see the form as you want to see it whether that’s male or female.
Is there a smaller Angel of the North?
A smaller model of Gateshead’s Angel of the North has fetched almost £3m after going up for auction. The one metre high bronze maquette, with a 2.6-metre wingspan, was produced during the development of the full-scale Angel by sculptor Antony Gormley.
How tall is the Angel of the north?
The Angel of the North is an incredible 20 metres (65 feet) high and its wingspan is 54 metres (175 feet).
How big is the Angel of the north in Newcastle Gateshead?
Antony Gormley’s Angel of the North first spread its wings in February 1998 and has been welcoming visitors to NewcastleGateshead for more than 15 years. At 54m wide and 20m high, (taller than four double decker buses and with a wingspan as big as a jumbo jet!) the Angel of the North is believed to be the largest angel sculpture in the world.
What is the largest angel statue in the world?
Angel of the North. The Angel of the North is a modern-styled statue depicting an angel with spread wings, found in the area of England’s Gateshead, in Europe. Known as the largest angel statue in the world, the Angel of the North reaches 20 metres (65 feet) in height and has wings that spread over a distance of 54 metres (177 feet) in length.
What is the Angel of the north made of?
The Angel of the North is an incredible 20 metres (65 feet) high and its wingspan is 54 metres (175 feet). This makes it taller than the tallest-ever dinosaur and its wingspan nearly as wide as a Boeing 747. It is made from 200 tonnes of Cor-ten steel with a trace of copper to help it weather.