Picture Andy Craig
A soldier sculpture has been installed on the battlements of Bamburgh Castle to mark Victory in Europe (VE) Day on Friday May 8.
Known as “George”, the life-size figure honours those who served in the First and Second World Wars and in conflicts since. The sculpture is made from more than 100 vertical Corten steel plates, creating an optical effect that makes the figure appear solid from the front and partially disappear from other angles.
George was created by metal fabricator Christopher Bryceland of C B Iron, a former member of the Royal Engineers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Christopher said: “George is named after my grandfather, but he represents everyone who has served. From a distance you see a soldier, but as you move past, he disappears. That reflects loss, and how those who have fallen remain in our memory.”
Made from the same weathering steel as the Angel of the North, the sculpture is designed to change over time and will move between locations as a travelling tribute.
The sculpture is on display at Bamburgh Castle and can be viewed daily.
