Angel of the North
Gateshead, Northumberland
Gateshead, Northumberland
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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.
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](aerial/gateshead_angel_of_the_north_b.jpg)
This is still Britain's largest sculpture and is reputed to be the largest
angel sculpture in the world.
![Angel of the North, Gateshead](aerial/gateshead_angel_of_the_north_e.jpg)
Getting a little more intimate. From just above the left wing.
![Angel of the North, Gateshead](aerial/gateshead_angel_of_the_north_a.jpg)
Looking south-west. The Angel stands on a hill by the A1 south of
Gateshead and west of the A167.