This is a list of public art in Sandwell, in the West Midlands county of England. This list applies only to works of public art accessible in an outdoor public space. For example, this does not include artwork in museums.
The lions were previously at the entrance to Sawyers Restaurant, before later being moved to Burnt Tree Island before Tony Roper gifted them to Sandwell Council in 2002. [7] The lions were given a makeover in 2012 to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
The sculpture is based upon the reflection of both the moon and Thomas Telford's Galton Bridge upon the canal below. When the bridge was built in 1829 it's single span of 151 feet was the highest in the world. Originally a road bridge, Galton Bridge is now restricted to use by pedestrians.
Will be a sculpture depicting Muslim women who are under-represented in the area.[21] Will be unveiled in October 2023 [22] It was expected to be in place by early November 2023.[23] Into 2024, it has not been installed to date, probably postponed.
One archway near the Owen Street station entrance depicting local industries. The other archway close to the car park and Robert Road depicting the life of William Perry, the Tipton Slasher
Originally outside the Queen's Square Shopping Centre, it was removed to be restored in 2012. It was relocated to the bottom end of the High Street [27]
Was at Bearwood Bus Station until 2016 as the Bearwood Interchange, before it was moved to Stone Cross, West Bromwich as the Stone Cross Interchange.
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↑ "Oldbury Ring". National Recording Project. Public Monument and Sculpture Association. Archived from the original on 26 September 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
↑ "Hand and Cross". National Recording Project. Public Monument and Sculpture Association. Archived from the original on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
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