Angel of the North

I've admired this sculpture since it was erected over 10 years ago, and have passed it by car and train, but have never stopped off for a closer look until last week.

It's pretty easy to get to it by car. Travelling North up the A1, after your first glimpse take the A167 sliproad and follow the brown signs until you reach a small car park at the side of the road (for about 20 cars, plus a couple of coaches and with 4 disabled bays in addition).

Up close you can really appreciate what an awesome piece of work this is. You feel dizzy just looking up at it. Everybody seems to get the urge just to stand their with their arms out for a bit.

Our little angels enjoyed the experience, and were particularly impressed that they could slide down the Angel's foot. Samwise (Desert in a cultural Oasis) was amused that you could see it's bum from a particular angle.