What & Where? 23 - The Angel of Leeds.

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munki
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I feel inspired to make a brief return to posting on this competition.Actually, I have posted this picture before, a long time ago, on Secret Leeds, but it seemed to sink without trace!A lot of you might know WHERE this Angel of Leeds is, but I am more interested in the WHAT & the WHY??? Those of you who know it, will know that it is in a strange place, or perhaps not in its original place. Does anyone know its history. So this time, it's what? where? & why?
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Post by munki »

Although, you don't have to answer all three questions at once!
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LS1
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Post by LS1 »

The where is in Armley park is it not?What is it made of? A long while since I was there.
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Post by munki »

Yeah, it's in Armley Park. It's made of porcelain tiling, maybe Burmantofts faience, maybe not???
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whats the dimensions of this remarkable artifact munki??.
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Post by drapesy »

Style-wise it looks early 20th century - is it something to do with the First world-war ?
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Post by LS1 »

Could it be the winged image of victory rather than an angel?
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Post by munki »

Brandy wrote: whats the dimensions of this remarkable artifact munki??. It's about two foot high, I would say, though I am rubbish at guessing these things! Check it against the ivy leaves surrounding it, for size!
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LS1 wrote: Could it be the winged image of victory rather than an angel? Apologies if I've given the misleading impression that I actually know the answer to these questions! I was hoping we might be able to go on a journey of discovery together (i.e. someone would know, & tell me!).
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Post by LS1 »

Just throwing some ideas about! No idea really
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