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Spirit of South Shields Statue
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Willem VS
September 1, 2025
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The Spirit of South Shields statue, designed by Irene Brown in 2003, is a powerful symbol of South Shields' maritime identity and cultural heritage, situated on the banks of the River Tyne.
The bronze sculpture depicts a female figure carrying a sailing ship in her left arm, while her right arm is raised in a gesture of welcome and protection. Her hair is adorned with stars and a crescent moon, giving her an almost mythological appearance, a kind of modern-day goddess of the sea, watching over ships entering the harbor.
The bronze sculpture depicts a female figure carrying a sailing ship in her left arm, while her right arm is raised in a gesture of welcome and protection. Her hair is adorned with stars and a crescent moon, giving her an almost mythological appearance, a kind of modern-day goddess of the sea, watching over ships entering the harbor.
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Neil
May 30, 2021
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This is easy to miss on your left as you look at the ship sculptures on the right. Worth a quick stop and picture, at the moment the Azura cruise ship can be seen on the Tyne.
steve
January 12, 2022
Cycling
Spirit of South Shields. by Irene Brown.
The figure of a woman with the stars and moon in her hair, and at her feet are two miniature South Shields landmarks. …
The figure of a woman with the stars and moon in her hair, and at her feet are two miniature South Shields landmarks. …
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Cycle a moderate 34.9-mile loop from Sunderland to Newcastle, passing the iconic Angel of the North and enjoying riverside views.
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