Another Place by Antony Gormley — Attraction in Sefton

Crosby Beach and "Another Place" by Antony Gormley

Crosby Beach, located near Liverpool, offers a unique and thought-provoking experience, thanks to the iconic installation "Another Place" by Antony Gormley. This artwork consists of 100 life-sized iron sculptures spread across the shoreline, gazing out to sea.

Visiting during low tide, I was able to walk up close to the statues, noticing how time and nature have transformed them. The rusted surfaces, covered in sand and seaweed, create a haunting yet peaceful atmosphere. The figures stand still, seemingly lost in thought, evoking a sense of solitude, longing, or quiet contemplation. Their silent presence against the vast horizon gives the impression of a dialogue between humanity and nature, between time and the elements.

As the tide comes in, the sculptures gradually disappear beneath the waves, reinforcing themes of impermanence and change. It’s fascinating to see how the environment continuously interacts with the artwork—each visit offers a different experience depending on the weather, light, and sea conditions.

The beach itself is expansive, offering plenty of space for walking, photography, and reflection. However, it's important to be cautious of the soft, sinking sands and fast-moving tides. Unlike traditional beaches meant for sunbathing or swimming, Crosby Beach is more of a place for thought and appreciation of nature's raw beauty.

Overall, Crosby Beach and Another Place provide an unforgettable encounter with contemporary art in an ever-changing landscape. Whether you're an art lover, a nature enthusiast, or simply someone looking for a unique coastal experience, this place is definitely...

RUSTY BALD BILL - (Poem Bellow)

Here’s to Rusty Bald Bill looking out on the Mersey

He wears a wet plazzy bag and hand knitted jersey

Made by eco warriors who wrap scarves around trees

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He’s had children on shoulders and a tied on mankini

He’s exposed in our heatwaves and when the tide’s below zero

Looking calm as he climbs up the mountain in view

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He sees big ships with containers filled up to burst

He sees swimmers who don’t seem that arsed about germs

His heart sinks inside as dogs wees on his leg

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With tin-man emotion he longs for companions

He views romantic walks and dog walking families

A tidal blanket washing in allows him to sleep

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Underwhelmed by jokes about his welded on knackers

Impartial to spray painting graffiti attackers

In his Queen’s Guard style stance he mulls over revenge

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His well worn patina is a leg chafing weapon

For the short wearing divvies climbing up to his head

He laughs as they pick rusty chips from their thighs

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His rust turns “blue steel” at the class taking photies

Getting practice with contrast with their cameras and goatees

Attempting an original shot, so they can brag over gin

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I’m sure Rusty Bald Bill is a good lad to talk to

Advice about what river path for you and your hike sticks to walk to

Wishing he could follow you there

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He craves for a view of that bit near to Burbo

To spy on couples in the car park late at night like a pervo

While the rest of us pretend to view stars in the sky

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Acknowledge poor Bill, take some just to let on

Because he’s lonely although he’s so near to his brethren

He dreams of ‘Another Place”

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So this is a review for someone with limited walking ability. These statues follow the length of the beach for a mile++ there are a couple of places to see them from Firstly as a disabled person you can't really walk amongst these guys and I've been told plenty of people have been rescued from the mud as it is a mud/sand beach. First we parked by the swimming pool, here there is free parking, a level wide concrete access to a wide walk along the front, the path does have sand on it. From parking to the route to the front is 10m, the path here is only 10m in length. There are no seats to sit down here which I was sad about and although there are railings, there is nowhere to sit. This seems to be one end of the art installation Now if you follow the brown signs to the viewing car park it different here. You need to pay to park! Disabled can park free. I was pleased that there are seats to sit and rest at this parking area and it had the same wide walkway, so you don't feel on top of each other. The only thing I found odd was that here the access had a couple of steps at one end of the car park, but up by the beginning of it it's level. One or two statues are closer here, but had steps down to them, so it's still not easy to get close. I'd imagine in the summer parking would be very busy. We were there in April and it was fine. I loved the work, but I'm a fan of his terracotta display so not surprising. Made me imagine being prehistoric and wondering what was out to sea. Beautiful. Seeing these statues stretch accross the beach for miles was...