How many Anthony Gormley statues are on Crosby Beach?
100
100 spectacular cast-iron, life-size figures by Anthony Gormley spread across three kilometres of the foreshore and stretch almost one kilometre out to sea.
Why are the statues on Crosby Beach?
The Iron Men statues, created by sculptor Sir Antony Gormley, were first installed in Crosby Beach in 2005 for what was meant to be only a temporary installation. They proved so popular with visitors, however, that it was decided to leave them there permanently under the ownership of Sefton Council.
How many sculptures are there on Crosby Beach?
One hundred cast-iron statues modelled on Gormley were installed in 2005 at Crosby beach, spread across 3km (2 miles) of the foreshore and stretching almost 1km out to sea.
What do the Iron Men in Crosby represent?
Over the past decade the Iron Men have become intrinsically linked to Sefton’s communities and its visitors. The sculptures are regularly dressed up by members of the public, often for fun and sometimes to represent culture or celebration.
Where are Anthony Gormley figures?
Crosby Beach
Another Place is a piece of modern sculpture by Sir Antony Gormley located at Crosby Beach in Merseyside, England. It consists of 100 cast iron figures facing towards the sea. The figures are modelled on the artist’s own naked body.
Are the figures still on Crosby Beach?
Around half of Sir Anthony Gormley’s iconic Iron Men statues have been removed from Crosby Beach. But there’s no need to worry – it’s just while new metal plinths are installed, to prevent the Iron Men subsiding or leaning over at right angles.
Can you see the statues at 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. For more detailed information about tide times you should contact the Coast and Countryside team on 0845 140 0845 or 0151 934 2967.
Can you see the statues at Crosby Beach at high tide?
Can you swim at Crosby beach?
Although not a swimming beach due to the strong tides and mud, it is very popular as it is the home to iron men sculptures. Entitled ‘Another Place’, the 100 iron men are a permanent feature on Crosby beach and the creation of artist and sculptor Anthony Gormley.
Is Crosby posh?
Crosby has been named as one of the most desirable places to live in the North West in a national list of little Nirvanas compiled by The Sunday Times. The north Liverpool suburb is just inside the Sefton borough – so, best of all, no purple bins.
Which is better Formby or Crosby beach?
A quieter stretch than Crosby, Formby has plenty of space to spread out, making it feel less touristy. The golden sand seems to go on for miles and high dunes create a dramatic landscape.
Where are Antony Gormley’s sculptures at Crosby Beach?
About 6 miles (9.5km) north of central Liverpool is Crosby Beach. Here you’ll find the striking public artwork Another Place, by world-famous British artist Antony Gormley.
How did Sir Antony Gormley get his statues removed?
Sculptures by Sir Antony Gormley on a Liverpool beach have been completely removed from the sand (pictured) as the foundations are replaced after they failed and strong currents led to the statues
What does Antony Gormley’s another place do?
This sculpture exposes to light and time the nakedness of a particular and peculiar body. It is no hero, no ideal, just the industrially reproduced body of a middle-aged man trying to remain standing and trying to breathe, facing a horizon busy with ships moving materials and manufactured things around the planet.
Is it safe to walk out on Crosby Beach?
Please note – Crosby beach is a non-bathing beach with areas of soft sand and mud and a risk of changing tides. Visitors should stay within 50 metres of the promenade at all tides and not attempt to walk out to the furthest figures.
