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Tree of Knowledge

By  Ailsa Magnus 2001

Ailsa Magnus

Dimensions
180cm high

Carved brick tree featuring apples representing subjects studied at school. Tree is surrounded by 'barges and canal' made by children 271 barges form a guide rail around school building.
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Bondgate Bench 1

Stepping Stones

Whitburn

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