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Beach Sculpture

On Aldeburgh's beach, a short distance north of the town centre, stands a sculpture called Scallop, dedicated to Benjamin Britten, who used to walk along t...
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On Aldeburgh's beach, a short distance north of the town centre, stands a sculpture called Scallop, dedicated to Benjamin Britten, who used to walk along the beach in the afternoons. Created from stainless steel by Suffolk-based artist Maggi Hambling, it stands 15 feet (4.6 metres) high, and was unveiled in November 2003. The piece is made up of two interlocking scallop shells, each broken, the upright shell being pierced with the words: "I hear those voices that will not be drowned",
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7 Comments |
rach_who
 
rach_who October 14, 2018
Great shot of this interesting piece
Steve--photography--
Steve--photography-- October 13, 2021
Thank you, very much.
eelcovanroden PRO+
 
eelcovanroden September 24, 2020
Congratulations on your Challenge Win!
Steve--photography--
Steve--photography-- September 24, 2020
thank you ,much apricated
DebbieKMiller81 Platinum
 
DebbieKMiller81 September 26, 2020
I chose your picture for the shell art challenge because it met the requirements and it is really creative.
Steve--photography--
Steve--photography-- September 27, 2020
Thank You very much, Much appreciated.😀👍
deekaycee Ultimate
 
deekaycee January 18, 2021
Beautiful photo! Congrats on your challenge victory!
Steve--photography--
Steve--photography-- January 18, 2021
Thank you very much, It was a totally unexpected surprise.
eelcovanroden PRO+
 
eelcovanroden January 20, 2021
Again my congratulations!
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edandaniphone October 13, 2021
👏👏👏👏
DebbieKMiller81 Platinum
 
Congratulations on winning my sea shell art challenge.
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