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Angel of the North
Angel of the North is near Gateshead in Tyne and Wear, England. 20 m tall with a 54 m wingspan. On the Sim Britain map, it is available to sponsor for £1.
Sponsor Angel of the North
Put your logo on Angel of the North on the Sim Britain map, with a link to your website, for £1.
History
The Angel of the North is a steel sculpture by Antony Gormley, put up in 1998 on a hill beside the A1 at Gateshead. It stands on the site of old colliery pithead baths, a nod to the coal miners who worked beneath it.
At 20 metres tall with wings 54 metres across, it is one of the most viewed pieces of art in Britain, seen by tens of thousands of drivers and train passengers every day.
Quick facts
- Where: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
- Built / formed: 1998
- 20 m tall with a 54 m wingspan
- Made from weathering steel
- Created by Antony Gormley
Visiting Angel of the North
Angel of the North is open land you can visit freely; check local conditions before you go. You can also read more on Wikipedia ↗.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Angel of the North?
Angel of the North is near Gateshead in Tyne and Wear, England.
When was Angel of the North built?
Angel of the North: 1998.
Who sponsors Angel of the North on Sim Britain?
Nobody yet. Angel of the North is available to sponsor on the Sim Britain map for £1.
How do I sponsor Angel of the North on Sim Britain?
Open Angel of the North on the map, choose Claim and pay £1 by card. Your logo goes on top of the landmark with a link to your website, and the building grows a layer. If someone outbids you, the price rises by half.
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