Where are the 100 statues in the sea?

Antony Gormley's installation comprises 100 cast-iron life-size sculptures made from 17 different moulds taken from the sculptor's own body, installed on Crosby Beach on the Mersey Estuary.
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Where are the statues in the sea in the UK?

Crosby Beach, located in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, L23 6SX is known for its stunning coastline and unique art structure known as “Another Place.” Created by the artist Antony Gormley, this collection of sculptures has become a popular feature of Crosby Beach, attracting visitors from different locations.
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Where are Antony Gormley statues in the sea?

These spectacular sculptures by Antony Gormley are on Crosby beach. Another Place consists of 100 cast-iron, life-size figures spread out along three kilometres of the foreshore, stretching almost one kilometre out to sea.
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Are the statues still on Crosby Beach?

The company Another Place Ltd was established to campaign for the figures' permanent installation and appealed the council's decision. In March 2007, permission was granted for Another Place to remain at Crosby Beach permanently.
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Where are the metal men on the beach?

The striking iron men of Crosby Beach now "belong to Merseyside", the artist who installed them 20 years ago has said. Sir Antony Gormley's Another Place, featuring 100 iron sculptures modelled on the artist's own body, has become synonymous with the Sefton coast near Liverpool.
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Where are the men's statues in the sea?

Antony Gormley's installation comprises 100 cast-iron life-size sculptures made from 17 different moulds taken from the sculptor's own body, installed on Crosby Beach on the Mersey Estuary. The 'iron men' all face the open sea, and evoke the relationship between the natural elements, space and the human body.
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Where are the iron men on the beach?

The iron men figures are casts of the artists own body and are spread out along a 2 mile stretch of the Merseyside coast at Crosby, just north of Liverpool, where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea.
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Why can't you swim at Crosby Beach?

Crosby is permanently red flagged, which means no swimming allowed at any point. This is due to the strong currents caused by the shipping lane and the submerged Iron Men/pipe structures along the beach. Deep mud👣 There are numerous deep mud patches along the beach where people can become stuck.
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What statue is in Crosby Park?

The serpent in Crosby Memorial Park on Serpent Lake was sculpted by Creative Display Inc. of Sparta WI. It was delivered prior to the statewide firemen's convention held in Crosby in early June of 1977.
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What are the statues at Newbiggin by the sea?

The anonymous figures, simply clothed – a man in a flat cap and a woman in jeans, face the horizon with the sea lashing at their feet. The 'Couple' are secured to a steel plinth and integrated into the breakwater so that, during high tides, they give the impression of standing on the water's surface.
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How many sculptures by the sea are there?

WHAT IS SCULPTURE BY THE SEA? Staged on the spectacular Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi is one of Sydney's most popular events, with 500,000 visitors viewing over 100 sculptures by artists from around the world.
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What to do at Crosby Beach?

10 things you can do at Crosby Beach
  • Get a picture with one of the Iron Men.
  • Visit the Bus Yard for some food and drinks.
  • Take a walk down the promenade.
  • Get a cone from the famous ice cream man.
  • Have a meal at The Lake House.
  • Watch the sunset.
  • Have a picnic at Burbo Bank.
  • Watch the boats head out of Liverpool.
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What is the statue in the sea at Margate?

Sir Antony Gormley's cast-iron sculpture Another Time was installed on Fulsam Rock near the gallery in 2017. The solitary figure becomes visible three hours before low tide. It is part of a series of 100 cast-iron figures that explore the human experience and have been installed globally.
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Where are the underwater statues located?

The Molinere Bay Underwater Sculpture Park is a collection of ecological underwater contemporary art located in the Caribbean sea off the west coast of Grenada, West Indies and was created by British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor. In May 2006 the world's first underwater sculpture park was open for public viewing.
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How to see sculptures by the sea?

Plan your visit

Sculpture by the Sea is a free event. No tickets or bookings are required. Weekends are generally very busy, so visit on a weekday to skip the crowds. Parking is limited and public transport is the best way to get to the walk.
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Where are the stone statues located?

Easter Island, Chilean dependency in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is the easternmost outpost of the Polynesian island world. It is famous for its giant stone statues. The island stands in isolation 1,200 miles (1,900 km) east of Pitcairn Island and 2,200 miles (3,540 km) west of Chile.
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Is there a Jason Voorhees statue underwater?

— A man-made lake in Crosby, formerly a mine pit, has been home to a slasher villain for a decade. Jason Voorhees, popularized by the "Friday the 13th" film franchise, was placed 112 feet below the surface at Louise Mine Lake in 2013. Today you can still find him, creepy as ever.
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Can you see the statues on Crosby Beach at high tide?

If the tide height is 7.0m most of the statues can be seen and at 4.0m or lower all of the statues can be seen. 2. Are there souvenirs or merchandise available? Official merchandise is available at Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre and The Atkinson in Southport.
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Who put the Jason statue in the lake?

Well, one hardcore Friday the 13th film fan took it upon himself to put Jason back where he belongs... at the bottom of Crystal Lake. According to Bloody-Disgusting, in 2014 Curtis Lahr built and placed a statue of Jason Voorhees underwater at a popular diving site in Minnesota lake and it's still there!
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Is there Quicksand at Crosby Beach?

Within 5 minutes of walking along the beach my wife and I got stuck in the quicksand. Luckily we managed to get free as a passer by said she was about to call the coastguard.
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Where not to swim in the ocean?

  • We want you to have a safe trip to the beach! ...
  • Swimming near groins, revetments, and natural rock outcrop formations can be hazardous. ...
  • In some areas small creeks and streams end directly into the ocean.
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Why are there bricks on Crosby Beach?

History of bricks found near Pebble statue at Crosby Beach

The late Victorian and Edwardian periods had a lot of building work in Crosby. Making bricks close to a building site cut down costs. Once the clay was exhausted the park was created. Andy Rotheram this brick has Lathom 1957 on it.
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What sea is at Crosby Beach?

Visitors to Crosby beach can enjoy views across the sea to Wirral and North Wales hills and it is where you can see some of the finest sunsets in the country. The opening to the Irish Sea leaves uninterrupted views as the sun seemingly melts into the ocean.
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Who made the angel of the north?

The sculpture was designed by internationally renowned sculptor Antony Gormley. Antony Gormley OBE, who was born in 1950, is at the forefront of a generation of celebrated British artists who emerged during the 1980s.
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Can dogs go on Crosby Beach?

Crosby beach is permanently red flagged and is not a bathing beach. Dog walkers should be mindful of the areas of deep mud which are constantly shifting and moving – please keep both you and your dog within 50 metres of the promenade when walking on Crosby beach.
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