It’s a 2005 installation by Peter Burke. This ‘Assembly’ is of 14 cast iron figures who symbolise the town’s industrial past, specifically in munitions making. I found they made quite a statement, and though I was at that point unaware of their significance, I liked their earthy, utilitarian feel, set among the elegance of Woolwich’s naval architectural heritage.
LOL, excellent eye on this one Margaret. Either the pigeon was very lazy or you were very quick! They always seem to fly away when I try to catch them.
It does look very like an Antony Gormley, doesn’t it? From a distance anyway. Close up, the mechanical-style cut-outs reveal it isn’t. It’s by one Peter Burke, whom I’d previously not come across: https://www.peterburke.co.uk/LargeScale/Assembly.html. You’re far kes of a presence on the blogosphere these days, and I miss your walks. Too busy, I’m guessing? Oooh, hang on! I see you’ve published something today. Hooray!
From Pyrenees to Pennines 
I needed a Saturday morning smile. Thanks, Margaret xx
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Oh. Bad day in prospect? I hope not. Sunny sojourn in London for me! Happy weekend! xx
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Just a bad night. Are you meeting Debbie this weekend? Pass on a hug, if so xx
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No, but I met Sarah (Toon) which was fun. Oh, we’re both good at Bad Nights, aren’t we? xx
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Some days you are the pigeon, and some days the statue!
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A profound thought with which to begin my day!
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Or some days could get crappy? 😁
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Hmm. Fair point.
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Interesting assembly, the pigeon likes it too.
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I think he looks a little bored. All these people, and not a bread crust among ’em.
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well at least he has a good view of it all 😀
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Indeed!
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Rather good and interesting sculptures Margaret
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They make quite a statement and talking point.
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No crumbs for the pigeon?
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This one’s prompted me to think of Easter eggs. Obviously, they’re on my mind.
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Well this is cute, in a weird sort of way! Thanks for sharing.
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Yes, a little odd … but in a good way.
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Clever capture 😀
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Thanks. Just a quick mobile phone snapshot.
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OK, this one needs an explanation.
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It’s a group of statues. There’s a pigeon on the head of one of them. What can I say?
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Well, I understand the pigeon. But not the sculptures, what do they represent? Meaning?
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It’s a 2005 installation by Peter Burke. This ‘Assembly’ is of 14 cast iron figures who symbolise the town’s industrial past, specifically in munitions making. I found they made quite a statement, and though I was at that point unaware of their significance, I liked their earthy, utilitarian feel, set among the elegance of Woolwich’s naval architectural heritage.
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Birds are always on top of it, aren’t they? ; )
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Definitely!
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@Janet. You are dead right there!!
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Unique….
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Just a bit!
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LOL, excellent eye on this one Margaret. Either the pigeon was very lazy or you were very quick! They always seem to fly away when I try to catch them.
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This one had ‘Can’t be bovvered’ written all over him. He stayed for ages …
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Even the wildlife appreciates Antony Gormley x
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It does look very like an Antony Gormley, doesn’t it? From a distance anyway. Close up, the mechanical-style cut-outs reveal it isn’t. It’s by one Peter Burke, whom I’d previously not come across: https://www.peterburke.co.uk/LargeScale/Assembly.html. You’re far kes of a presence on the blogosphere these days, and I miss your walks. Too busy, I’m guessing? Oooh, hang on! I see you’ve published something today. Hooray!
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Well I never, I would have sworn it was AG but maybe we’ll be polite and call it a homage.
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Why not? He probably was influenced by AG, at the least.
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I’d stop and look anyway, but the pigeon adds another dimension.
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