The bronze anchor memorial commemorates the relationship of the city and the ships which bore the City’s name.
It is a tribute to all those who served in the ships and a memorial to those who gave their lives for their country.*
*From ‘A legacy of remembrance’ published by Sheffield Cathedral
I can imagine the terrible loss of local lads killed at the Battle of the Somme in World War One. And I hope that the memorial gave some comfort to the local parents and widows. The anchor figure is not a design I have ever seen before.
I like the heart effect at the bottom of the statue.
This is a very appropriate statue, Cherry. What a wonderful design.
The design is thought provoking.
What a wonderful and fitting memorial.
It is
I don’t remember this memorial in the cathedral.
Was it installed fairly recently?
It was placed there in 2000.
That is a very fine sculpture. I have never been to Sheffield but I will probably go. There are so many places that are perhaps not obvious places to visit but still have much to offer.
We enjoyed our brief visit there
Bronze is such a beautiful material to work with.
This is a lovely statue
That is very striking. Is it quite large, Cherie?
It is a modest size.