Commissions North

Fleet

Fleet

Seven highly polished stainless steel sculptures of 19th century collier brigs were sited at the Market Dock. Irene Brown’s ‘Fleet’ took South Tyneside’s
historic ship symbol, which adorns the Town Hall, as a cultural icon for the new riverside.

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Image courtesy of South Tyneside MBC

Programme
Art on the Riverside

Artist(s)
Irene Brown.

Client
Cussins Homes

Location
South Shields

Professional Team
Insite Design

Project Management
South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

Completion Date
2003



Commissions North is supported within the Arts Council England, North East and is also funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

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