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Newcastle statue surround

A large lettered surround to a statue of Martin Luther King placed in the King Quadrangle of Newcastle University. Sixteen pieces of carefully shaped Caithness stone inset with bronze letters designed specifically for the installation. The statue by Nigel Boonham.

Andrew Whittle

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The Animals in War memorial

Six Stones

Viewing Points, Saltmill Park

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