Another Place by Antony Gormley
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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 very striking.
F M FolkesF M Folkes
20
This is truly a magical place. It was easy to find a free parking space right near the beach I aimed my visit for low tide, so when I got to the beach, the tide was already quite out. This left pools of seawater on the beach and around some of Antony Gormley's marvellous cast iron figures. Coming onto the beach and seeing these still figures all facing out to sea. It is really worthwhile to simply stop and let the magic of it all soak in before moving on. One can either walk along a well maintained promenade or along the sandy beach. The 100 statues are spread over a stretch of about 2km, and coming back, there's a different feel to these statues with a backdrop of the huge cranes of the Liverpool Docks. It is important to be aware that this beach has softsands and mudflats that are a real danger. Please do not underestimate it. When I visited, there was an RNLI truck parked on the beach, which made me feel safe. The only thing that saddened me about the visit is the pockets of rubbish that no doubt was washed off from the sea. There were various plastics, wrappers, diapers, a shoe, and a broken fishing net. There are very few rubbish bins along that part of the beach, so I had to carry these and drag the fishing net behind me for a good 15 minutes to find a bin. However, all in all, Sefton Council is doing a very good job in trying to keep the beach clean.
JEM MillerJEM Miller
00
"Another Place" by Anthony Gormley is a poignant and evocative installation located on Crosby Beach in Liverpool, England. Comprising 100 life-size cast-iron figures, each sculpture is a replica of the artist’s own body. These figures are dispersed across a two-mile stretch of the beach, facing out to sea, creating a haunting and contemplative scene. The installation explores themes of human existence, solitude, and the relationship between humanity and nature. As the tides ebb and flow, the sculptures are alternately submerged and revealed, symbolizing the passage of time and the transient nature of life. The weathered surfaces of the figures, which have been exposed to the elements since their installation in 2005, further underscore the themes of endurance and decay. "Another Place" invites viewers to reflect on their own place in the world and the larger universe. The figures stand as silent sentinels, their steadfast gaze out to the horizon prompting contemplation about isolation and connection, permanence and impermanence. This artwork has not only become a significant cultural landmark but also a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness of all beings within the vast, ever-changing landscape of the natural world.
Andre BAndre B
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Today was the absolute perfect day for visiting, with fine weather, almost no wind at all and a beautiful blue sky. We checked the tide times before setting off and left Liverpool Central arriving at Blundellsands just after 10am (low tide). The site of the 100 statues across the 1.5 mile stretch of beach is impressive. Some are way out from the coastal path, others much closer. Each one has weathered differently and stand at slightly different heights due to the actions of the sea and shift of the sands. We walked away from Liverpool and left the coastal path at Hall Road to catch the train back to Liverpool. There is a carpark and also toilet facilities at that end of the path. The alternative would have been to walk towards Liverpool to catch the train from Waterloo. The Daysaver ticket cost only £5.85 which was a bargain and enabled us to go to Chester for the afternoon at no additional cost. I highly recommend visiting the Gormley installation, just check the tide timetable and the weather forecast!
Anne Marie StaggAnne Marie Stagg
20
This is definitely worth a trip out to see. As others have said, slightly surreal seeing all of these iron statues (100 identical castings of Anthony Gormley himself) scattered about the shoreline, but it's a fascinating installation. If you are in Liverpool you can get a train from Moorfields in the city to Blundellsands & Crosby station (take the Southport train) - around 25-30 mins on the train and a 10 minute walk at the other end down to the beach. Very photogenic but on our trip out yesterday it was freezing cold with a biting wind coming off the sea, so think about wrapping up warm. Interestingly the statues were only going to be there for a year originally (this was the third location for them) but they decided to leave them in Crosby beach permanently. The trains are very frequent so you can make the trip out and back again in 2 - 3 hours easily.
Pete PhillipsPete Phillips
10
We stayed in Liverpool for a couple of nights and then realised that we could visit Crosby Beach and see the Iron Men We put it in the sat nav which got a little confused but we followed the brown signs and finally found a parking place quite close to the sand dunes Once over the sand dunes you get to the promenade and as you look out there they are... Fabulous They are really wide spread and buried in the sand at different heights... The tide was coming in so some you could just see the tops of their heads... I love art in all forms and looking these up you realise what an incredible artist Anthony Gormley is... Learn something new every day... These iron men are fab and well worth a walk down breezy Crosby beach
Debra RobertsDebra Roberts
10
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