To celebrate the Angel of the North's 20th birthday, we take a look back at its turbulent origins
- 6 years ago
Gateshead without its Angel seems unthinkable now.
The 65ft sculpture has become an instantly recognisable symbol of the North East.
It was in 1998 when Anthony Gormley's statue made the long trip from the steelworks in Hartlepool.
The 65ft sculpture has become an instantly recognisable symbol of the North East.
It was in 1998 when Anthony Gormley's statue made the long trip from the steelworks in Hartlepool.
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