Spirit of South Tyneside, South Shields
A bronze sculpture is by Irene Brown on the banks of the River Tyne at South Shield in North East England.
It was originally commissioned by South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council and represents a figure guiding ships safely into the river with one arm whilst raising her other arm in greeting.
The 'Spirit' is regarded as the protector – helping a ship through the seas safely to harbour.
The official description explains that she is the prow, the figurehead for South Shields' future and was completed as part of a project called 'Art on the Riverside'.
Spirit of South Tyneside, South Shields
A bronze sculpture is by Irene Brown on the banks of the River Tyne at South Shield in North East England.
It was originally commissioned by South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council and represents a figure guiding ships safely into the river with one arm whilst raising her other arm in greeting.
The 'Spirit' is regarded as the protector – helping a ship through the seas safely to harbour.
The official description explains that she is the prow, the figurehead for South Shields' future and was completed as part of a project called 'Art on the Riverside'.