Angel of the North
Britishnoun
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It released some examples of designs it has received, including a dolphin, the Sycamore Gap tree - also known as the Robin Hood tree and the Angel of the North sculpture in Gateshead.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2025
On Saturday, the iconic Angel of the North statue in Gateshead was draped in a black and white shirt, with crowds of people turning up to take photos.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2025
The idea of the landmark - hoping to emulate the success of the Angel of the North in Gateshead - first surfaced in the wake of the foot-and-mouth outbreak of 2001.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2025
It cited the Angel of the North, Manchester's music scene and Yorkshire's strength in film and TV as success stories that help build the identities and economies of those places.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2022
Led By Donkeys describes what it does as “political theatre” and it’s most effective when, whether it’s a physical billboard or the Angel of the North, you can’t just thumb past it on your smartphone.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 19, 2019
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