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Mr Walker

Colin Spofforth
2021

Description

Sculpture of a crouching figure, encrusted with balls that represent the lead shot made at the works. It is mounted on two stainless steel spheres.
It is names after the Walker family, who built Chester's shot tower in 1799. They ran the business for over a century.

Sculptor

Colin Spofforth, British sculptor of Chester (Website).

Sources & Information

ArtUK, Mr Walker.

Locatie (N 53°11'38" - W 2°52'41") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbnw137; Photograph: 25 June 2023
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