Hadrian's Cycleway - Artworks Quayside

The Blacksmiths' Needle - 1996

A 7.6 metre conical steel sculpture with a maritime theme, represented by mermaids, bells, shells and sea creatures.

There are six sections in total: the first five represent the five senses, the last the 'sixth sense'.

All sections are joined to form a complete sculpture.

A bell hangs from the centre of the Blacksmiths' Needle.

Concept by Alan Dawson; created by blacksmiths from the British Artist Blacksmiths' Association (BABA), at a series of forging sessions around the country.

commissioned by: Tyne & Wear Development Corporation

materials used: Hot dipped galvanised Steel.

Artworks in the Newcastle Quayside This section contains many artwork features - the ones shown are directly on the cycle route. For more details of the others artworks in this area "Public Art in Newcastle - A Guide" A free publication obtainable from Tourist Information Centres.
	Swirle Pavilion - 1998 artist: Raf Fulcher Both a structure & a building, it appears as a folly on the East Quayside - it has the names of various towns carved around the inner rim - taken by the artist from a faded sign at Plummer Chare which were destinations for a local shipping company. The pavillion takes its name from a hidden stream which flows into the Tyne at this point. It has a stone base with a steel column in it, supporting a golden ball on top of the column. The gold ball is 2 metres in diameter, and is 3.5 - 4 metres off the ground. Materials used: Stone, lead, mild steel, 23.5 carat gold leaf.

The Blacksmiths' Needle - 1996 A 7.6 metre conical steel sculpture with a maritime theme, represented by mermaids, bells, shells and sea creatures. There are six sections in total: the first five represent the five senses, the last the 'sixth sense'. All sections are joined to form a complete sculpture. A bell hangs from the centre of the Blacksmiths' Needle. Concept by Alan Dawson; created by blacksmiths from the British Artist Blacksmiths' Association (BABA), at a series of forging sessions around the country. commissioned by: Tyne & Wear Development Corporation materials used: Hot dipped galvanised Steel.

	Confluence Sue Woolhouse & Jim Roberts 1999 Consisting of two steel panels, interlinked weather forged metal fish, housing coloured glass inserted within the framework, and protected within a double glazed unit and strong mesh. This artwork represents the coming together of two rivers to form a large river. The idea was arrived at through an original artwork depicting fish & children in Christ Church Nursery garden. Located close to the mouth of the Ouseburn where it enters the River Tyne.