Grim Riders Sculpture Trail 2012
The Sculpture Trail Ride was the Grim Riders’ charity ride for 2012. It includes seventeen pieces of public art across England, Scotland and Wales, plus one in Northern Ireland and one in Eire. Including a variety of sculptures from different styles, ages and artists.
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Anish Kapoor’s colossal sculpture Temenos proudly looms over the north-eastern corner of Middlesbrough Dock in Middlehaven, like a giant alien antenna tuning into the cosmic vibes of Teesside. Standing at a staggering 110 meters in length and nearly 50 meters tall, this metallic marvel is hard to miss—especially when you Read more…
Bob and Bonzo, intrepid adventurers and connoisseurs of quirky road trips, fired up their Honda Blackbirds and embarked on an epic journey to the north of England and a cheeky hop into Scotland. Their mission? To conquer the last stops of this year’s Grim Riders sculpture trail ride and bag Read more…
Henry Moore’s King & Queen sculpture sits regally at Glenkiln Reservoir, exuding a majestic charm that might make you wonder if it’s secretly ruling over the local wildlife. This noble duo is just one of several remarkable sculptures dotted around the picturesque area, which looks less like a reservoir and Read more…
In the summer of 2005, a pair of striking sculptures burst onto the scene outside the new Omni Centre leisure complex in Picardy Place, turning heads and sparking curiosity. Designed by Helen Denerley, these towering works of art are proof that one person’s trash is another person’s towering masterpiece. Crafted Read more…
The Angel of the North isn’t just a sculpture—it’s a colossal, contemporary beacon of steel designed by Antony Gormley that’s become the unofficial guardian of Gateshead. Perched proudly on a hill on the southern edge of Low Fell, it keeps a watchful eye over the A1, A167, and the East Read more…
The ‘Apollo Pavilion’, also known as the ‘Pasmore Pavilion’, is a controversial piece of public art in the new town of Peterlee designed by British artist and architect Victor Pasmore It was built between 1963 and 1970 using concrete, cast in situ, and was originally part art-work, part footbridge. After Read more…
Bob and Bonzo, armed with their trusty Honda CBR1100 Super Blackbirds—aka the two-wheeled jets of the road—set off on an epic adventure to Aberystwyth. Their noble quest? To hunt down the holy trinity of a perfect day out: Sun, Sea, and Sandwiches. Taking the scenic route through the jaw-dropping Elan Read more…
The Empowerment was designed by the artist Stephen Broadbent, sponsored by Alstom Power (now Siemens), and completed in 2002, the sculpture spans the River Witham in Lincoln’s City Square. It takes the form of two aluminium-and-steel human figures reaching to each other across the water. The design is intended to Read more…
On our way to visit to the Dream sculpture in St. Helens and Another Place sculpture in Crosby all part of the Grim Riders Sculpture trail ride 2012 we decided to head north into the Peak District, we also decided that as we had not been to Grindleford Station Cafe Read more…
Dream sculpture in St. Helens. Websites: Grim Riders Web Site Sculpture Trail Ride Google Map
Another Place Sculpture in Crosby. Websites: Grim Riders Web Site Sculpture Trail Ride Google Map Google Street View Map
Once again Bob, Bonzo, and Ray headed across France and in Spain in search of something….that they never did find.
Hand & Molecule sculpture in Ramsgate. Websites: Grim Riders Web Site Sculpture Trail Ride Google Map
The Family of Man sculpture at Snape Maltings is more than just a piece of art—it’s a conversation starter, a photo op, and perhaps even a source of a few “what is it supposed to be?” debates. Nestled in the charming surroundings of Snape Maltings, this intriguing sculpture captures the Read more…
First Fleet Sculpture in Portsmouth. Websites: Grim Riders Web Site Sculpture Trail Ride Google Map
Crucifixion Sculpture in Winchester Websites: Grim Riders Web Site Sculpture Trail Ride Google Map
Bob, Bonzo and Andy decided to head down to London and then around the South West England to pick up all the Grim Riders sculptures in the area. Websites: Grim Riders Web Site Sculpture Trail Ride Google Map
Orbit Sculpture in Stratford, London Websites: Grim Riders Web Site Sculpture Trail Ride Google Map
March 2012 and it’s one of the first nice days of the year so we decided a nice trip to the seaside was in order, the ride to Aberystwyth was just what the doctor ordered to help blow away the winter blues (and a the full English breakfast helped too!)
The sculptures for this Millennium project were made by sculptor Paul Norris who worked on them for two years. The granite comes from Mabe in Cornwall. This is the central sculpture of the installation. Websites: Grim Riders Web Site Sculpture Trail Ride Google Map
Alliance is a 25 metres (82 ft) high sculpture in the centre of Cardiff, Wales. It was created by French artist Jean-Bernard Metais. The sculpture consists of a large stainless steel and enamelled metal arrow column and a hoop, which glows in the dark, and falls and rises with the Read more…
Spring in Leamington Spa had been commissioned to reinstate the site of the original Spa. The town centre is in the process of substantial urban regeneration and the public art commission is the most demonstrative expression of the regeneration program. The work’s title is a clue as to its intention. Read more…
The Quantum Leap sculpture, located next to the picturesque River Severn in Shrewsbury, is a towering tribute to one of the town’s most famous sons: Charles Darwin. Created to celebrate the bicentenary of the evolutionist’s birth in 1809, this massive piece of public art was unveiled with due pomp and Read more…