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December 27, 2007

Gateshead's Guardian

The Angel of the North is a magnificent modern structure in Gateshead, near Newcastle While the sculptures unusual appearance initially attracted some local controversy, the Angel is now warmly regarded as a landmark of the North East and was chosen as one of the UK s twelve official Icons of England' Antony Gormley, creator of the Angel of the North, wanted his sculpture to convey "a sense of embrace," so he gave the Angel a massive wingspan of

From Gateshead's Guardian

Posted by Ken at December 27, 2007 10:23 AM