Just got back after a long weekend to my hometown, Liverpool. Had a really good weekend. Did a lot of sightseeing and spent time with my family.
One of the aims of the trip was to go and see the Anthony Gormley's Another Place. Just read that he s famous with the sculpture, 'Angel of the North'. 'Another Place' is a set of 100 cast-iron figures along Crosby beach. The beach itself isn't that special and like any beach, its got sealife, sand and water.
My hubby and I woke up at around 4am and drove to Crosby beach. I did not where this beach was nor where Crosby was, for that matter, I have never been to that part of Liverpool. Anyway we managed to find a parking area, after seeing a tourist sign for Anthony Gormley's Another Place. The sign led us to this residential/industrial estate. There were two parking areas, or empty tarmac areas. No-one was around, as we parked up still wondering if we were in the correct place. There is a little path leading us out to the beach. It was very windy but dry, so the walk up wasn't bad just no-one around.
The cast iron figures were all facing out towards to the sea. The tide was low and it was pretty dried out. The sky was starting to get light. We changed into our wellies and walked out onto the sand. There was a lovely feel to it. The sculptures looks very thoughtful and one thing which really got me noticing them is they were all male figures. Why Anthony?! The figures looks rusty and had these studs on the chest and butts. They are like the figures from the 'Matrix'.
I took plently of photos and with the sun about to rise, the sky became partially red, the lighting was very pleasant. It was worth waking up early for this!
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