| Barrow
Dock Museum - Waymarkers |
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Most
people won’t notice these unassuming little sculptures - as
they don’t exactly scream out for your attention.
And
there’s no label on them to explain their puzzling appearance.
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| Dock
Museum - virtual tour |
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| WEB
LINKS |
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Dock
Museum
Informative, well designed website. Find out what's
on in the museum and gallery plus access the huge
Vickers
Photo Archive.
Barrow-in-Furness
Information for locals and visitors from the Barrow Borough
Council.
Lindal
and Marton Community Website
There are very close links between Barrow and the Lindal
and Marton area, as shipbuilding came into existence in Barrow
largely as a result of the availability of iron ore that was
mined out of Lindal and Marton. Find out more on this community
website.
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| FACTS |
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The
artist, Mary Bourne, carved the sculptures over four weeks
in 1996.
The
sandstone blocks were salvaged from the graving dock when
work was being carried out on the gate.
The
designs have minimal fine-line detail as eventually the sandstone
will erode.
The
final designs were carved with a traditional hammer and chisel.
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a printable
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The
‘Enlightenment Rocks’ were erected to mark the pathway to
the museum and also reflect Barrow’s culture.
The
buildings represented were chosen for their importance to Barrow
in the pre- and post-industrial eras.
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The
Land Waymarker
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Another
view.
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Land
Waymarker
This waymarker is located at the bottom of the ramp from the
car park to the path.
Which building is it?
Click here for the answer
What does the carved base represent?
Click here
How is it linked to ‘enlightenment’?
Click here
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The
Sea Waymarker
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Sea
Waymarker
This waymarker is located at the top of the brick path from
the bridge to the museum entrance.
Which
building is it?
Click here for the answer
What does the carved base represent? Click here
How is it linked to ‘enlightenment’? Click here
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