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Official name of the piece is '11.01', but nicknamed 'Tommy' by everyone around, signifying one minute after the armistice. Based on the sea front at Seaham he would stand around 12 foot tall if erect. Done by a talented local artist.

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Very poignant, and nicely done by the artist/sculptor. goodjob
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#3 Post by Ballistol »

Superb sculpture, well worth a visit if you’re ever in the area.
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What's it made of?
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Steel

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So only vandaltwats to worry about, not theft.
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Better idea of the size.

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TRG-22 wrote:So only vandaltwats to worry about, not theft.
Amazingly it has not been touched up to now and probably been there six years or more.

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redcat wrote:Amazingly it has not been touched up to now
Except in a good way - the way sculptures are meant to be touched:

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Looks like the alloy steel that's designed to oxidise on the surface to give an attractive patina...........occasionally seen in "Grand Designs"..............

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