Photographs of the Tern Project, sculptures and murals of Morecambe on the Lancashire Coast.
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The Time and Tide Bell on the Stone Jetty, Morecambe, Lancashire.
This art installation by Marcus Vergette was installed in March 2019. It is one of a national programme of tidal bells around the coastline of the UK hoping to draw public attention to the threat of climate change. The bell tolls as the tides rise and fall.
The other bells are located in London, Devon, Wales and Scotland.
Eric Morecambe statue, Morecambe, Lancashire.
The bronze statue of the keen bird spotter, Eric Morecambe by Graham Ibbeson was unveiled by the Queen in 1999 as part of the Tern Project.
The Bird Fence, part of Tern Project at Morecambe on the Lancashire Coast.
This major artwork relating to the birdlife of Morecambe Bay began in 1994 and has been incorporated into the rebuilding of the sea defences. The 8 km (5 mile) length of the Promenade is now a showcase for unique pieces of art all relating to the wildlife of The Bay.
Panorama, Morecambe, Lancashire.
Panorama, a steel artwork by Russ Coleman is part of the Tern Project which celebrates the birdlife of Morecambe Bay. Situated on the promenade, the 2004 Panorama names the Lakeland Fells and landmarks that can be seen across Morecambe Bay. Special attention has been given to place names associated with birds.
Verbal permission given.
The Tern Project, Morecambe in Lancashire. Stone 'Egg Stools' on the Stone Jetty at Morecambe.
The Tern Project's Mythical Auk on the Stone Jetty at Morecambe in Lancashire.
Steel cormorants on the Stone Jetty: The Tern Project, Morecambe in Lancashire.
Venus and Cupid on the promenade at Morecambe, on the Lancashire Coast.
Known locally as Venus and Cupid, the real name for this 2005 sculpture by Shane Johnstone is "Love, The Most Beautiful Of Absolute Disasters".
The memorial statue to the long distance swimmer Gerry Forsberg on the promenade at Morecambe, on the Lancashire Coast.
'Take the Plunge'.
An artwork painted on the wall of a disused toilet block next to the site of the old art deco lido, Morecambe, Lancashire.
Cockle Pickers in The Bay, a mural created by Graham Lowe and Patricia Haskey Knowles in the 1990s on Poulton Road in Morecambe. The mural was painted using render to ensure longevity. Prior to 1902, this area of Morecambe was a small fishing village known as Poulton or Poilton le Sands.
The Fisherman on the Seafront, a mural created by Graham Lowe and Patricia Haskey Knowles in the 1990s at Fisherman's Square, Morecambe. The mural was painted using render to ensure longevity. Prior to 1902, this area of Morecambe was a small fishing village known as Poulton or Poilton le Sands.