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Angel of the North
Gateshead, Northumberland

Angel of the North, Gateshead
A view of the A1 looking south as seen by the Angel.

The Angel was created in 1998 by Anthony Gormley. It is sixty-five feet high with wings of a hundred and seventy-five feet wide, tilted forward by 3.5 degrees.


Angel of the North, Gateshead
This is still Britain's largest sculpture and is reputed to be the largest angel sculpture in the world.


Angel of the North, Gateshead
Getting a little more intimate. From just above the left wing.


Angel of the North, Gateshead
Looking south-west. The Angel stands on a hill by the A1 south of Gateshead and west of the A167.