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The bright red work of art (and 40 others) now protected The bright red work of art (and 40 others) now protected
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They were designed to bring public spaces back to life after World War Two - it was art for everyone. Now dozens of post-war sculptures are being given listed status.They were designed to bring public spaces back to life after World War Two - it was art for everyone. Now dozens of post-war sculptures are being given listed status.
The bright red welded steel structure above - at Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire - appears to defy gravity and the rules of balance. The bright red, welded steel structure above - at Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire - appears to defy gravity and the rules of balance.
It was created in 1970 by Bernard Schottlander. He fled Nazi Germany in 1939 for Leeds, where he worked in a factory as a welder while attending evening classes in sculpture.It was created in 1970 by Bernard Schottlander. He fled Nazi Germany in 1939 for Leeds, where he worked in a factory as a welder while attending evening classes in sculpture.
Working with Historic England, the government has now given his sculpture added protection.Working with Historic England, the government has now given his sculpture added protection.
Scroll down and see the 40 other artworks granted Grade II or Grade II* status across England.Scroll down and see the 40 other artworks granted Grade II or Grade II* status across England.
Knife Edge Two Piece by Henry Moore, 1967Knife Edge Two Piece by Henry Moore, 1967
Westminster, LondonWestminster, London
This piece is typical of the monumental abstract bronze sculptures which characterised the late career of Moore - one of England's most important avant-garde artists. This piece is typical of the monumental abstract bronze sculptures that characterised the late career of Moore - one of England's most important avant-garde artists.
Untitled [Listening] by Anthony Gormley, 1983-4 Untitled [Listening] by Antony Gormley, 1983-84
Maygrove Peace Park, north-west LondonMaygrove Peace Park, north-west London
This is one of Gormley's first public sculpture commissions and his first to be listed - as it is now over 30 years old.This is one of Gormley's first public sculpture commissions and his first to be listed - as it is now over 30 years old.
It shows a human figure cupping its ear to listen.It shows a human figure cupping its ear to listen.
Rooted to a huge granite boulder, it embodies the relationship between the interior world of the human body and its surroundings.Rooted to a huge granite boulder, it embodies the relationship between the interior world of the human body and its surroundings.
Revolving Torsion by Naum Gabo, 1975Revolving Torsion by Naum Gabo, 1975
St Thomas' Hospital, central LondonSt Thomas' Hospital, central London
In the garden of St Thomas' Hospital, across the river from the Houses of Parliament, these abstract curved steel plates form a fountain and used to revolve.In the garden of St Thomas' Hospital, across the river from the Houses of Parliament, these abstract curved steel plates form a fountain and used to revolve.
South of the River by Bernard Schottlander, 1975-6 South of the River by Bernard Schottlander, 1975-76
Lambeth, south LondonLambeth, south London
These sweeping curves of stainless steel - south of Waterloo Station - are said to be based on a pair of large, twisted bronze earrings worn by Fulani women in Africa as part of their marriage rituals.These sweeping curves of stainless steel - south of Waterloo Station - are said to be based on a pair of large, twisted bronze earrings worn by Fulani women in Africa as part of their marriage rituals.
Father Courage by FE McWilliam, 1960Father Courage by FE McWilliam, 1960
University of Kent in CanterburyUniversity of Kent in Canterbury
3B Series No 1 by Bernard Schottlander, 19683B Series No 1 by Bernard Schottlander, 1968
University of WarwickUniversity of Warwick
FE McWilliam's totemic Father Courage embodies themes explored by several sculptors in this period of political and social change.FE McWilliam's totemic Father Courage embodies themes explored by several sculptors in this period of political and social change.
Its name refers to the play Mother Courage by Berthold Brecht which denounced the horrors of war. Its name refers to the play Mother Courage by Berthold Brecht, which denounced the horrors of war.
Schottlander's 3B Series No 1 is a large scale abstract collection of bright red geometric shapes.Schottlander's 3B Series No 1 is a large scale abstract collection of bright red geometric shapes.
The university's architects Yorke, Rosenberg and Mardall commissioned art to complement their buildings. Rosenberg felt his "white tile buildings needed colour and visual stimulus".The university's architects Yorke, Rosenberg and Mardall commissioned art to complement their buildings. Rosenberg felt his "white tile buildings needed colour and visual stimulus".
Declaration by Phillip King, 1961Declaration by Phillip King, 1961
Beaumanor Hall, LeicestershireBeaumanor Hall, Leicestershire
Phillip King spent a year as an assistant to Henry Moore in the late 1950s.Phillip King spent a year as an assistant to Henry Moore in the late 1950s.
He came to prominence in the 1960s as a member of the group of young British sculptors known as the New Generation.He came to prominence in the 1960s as a member of the group of young British sculptors known as the New Generation.
Winston Churchill Statue by David McFall, 1958-9 Winston Churchill Statue by David McFall, 1958-59
Woodford, east LondonWoodford, east London
This bronze sculpture - depicting the UK's wartime prime minister in his later years - can be found in the old Woodford constituency which Churchill served as MP from 1945 until 1964.This bronze sculpture - depicting the UK's wartime prime minister in his later years - can be found in the old Woodford constituency which Churchill served as MP from 1945 until 1964.
Churchill attended the unveiling shortly before his death and reportedly liked McFall's creation. Churchill attended the unveiling and reportedly liked McFall's creation.
Relief of Boys Playing Football by Peter Laszlo Peri, 1951-2 Relief of Boys Playing Football by Peter Laszlo Peri, 1951-52
Following the Leader by Peter Laszlo Peri, 1949Following the Leader by Peter Laszlo Peri, 1949
Relief of Mother and Children Playing by Peter Laszlo Peri, 1951-2 Relief of Mother and Children Playing by Peter Laszlo Peri, 1951-52
Vauxhall, south LondonVauxhall, south London
Hungarian Peri was largely ignored by the 20th Century British art establishment, which some have attributed to his communist leanings, Hungarian Peri was largely ignored by the 20th Century British art establishment, which some have attributed to his communist leanings.
These three works were commissioned in the austerity years after WWII on a social housing estate, with "Following the Leader" created as a poignant dedication to children who lost their lives in the Blitz. These three works were commissioned in the austerity years after WW2 on a social housing estate, with Following the Leader created as a poignant dedication to children who lost their lives in the Blitz.
The Miner by Arthur Fleischmann, 1964The Miner by Arthur Fleischmann, 1964
St Helens, MerseysideSt Helens, Merseyside
Construction in Aluminium by Kenneth Martin, 1967Construction in Aluminium by Kenneth Martin, 1967
University of CambridgeUniversity of Cambridge
Fleischmann's miner incorporates a cutting drum - a genuine piece of mining machinery. - and celebrates the technical advances in mining and the strength of man. Fleischmann's miner incorporates a cutting drum - a genuine piece of mining machinery - and celebrates the technical advances in mining and the strength of man.
Originally commissioned by the National Coal Board for outside its north-west headquarters, it now stands near to the closed Ravenhead Colliery. Originally commissioned by the National Coal Board for its north-west headquarters, it now stands near to the closed Ravenhead Colliery.
On the right, Martin's creation is the monumental culmination of his "Oscillation" series, inspired by the physics of pendulums combined with jazz and other music rhythms. On the right, Martin's creation is the monumental culmination of his Oscillation series, inspired by the physics of pendulums combined with jazz and other music rhythms.
This particular piece is the visual representation of the mathematical formula of jet propulsion, and was made in the workshop of the University of Cambridge's engineering department.This particular piece is the visual representation of the mathematical formula of jet propulsion, and was made in the workshop of the University of Cambridge's engineering department.
A Celebration of Engineering Sciences by Allen Johnson, 1963A Celebration of Engineering Sciences by Allen Johnson, 1963
University of LeedsUniversity of Leeds
The crowning glory of the Mechanical Engineering Building at the University of Leeds, the dynamic shapes symbolise the struggle between man and machine.The crowning glory of the Mechanical Engineering Building at the University of Leeds, the dynamic shapes symbolise the struggle between man and machine.
It is made from light weight glass fibre reinforced polyester (GFRP) shaped from handmade clay moulds. It is made from lightweight glass fibre-reinforced polyester (GFRP) shaped from handmade clay moulds.
The Story of Wool by William Mitchell, 1968The Story of Wool by William Mitchell, 1968
Ilkley, West YorkshireIlkley, West Yorkshire
Made from glass-reinforced plastic, this is a stylised flock of sheep complete with careful detailing of their curled horns, cloven hooves and thick fleeces.Made from glass-reinforced plastic, this is a stylised flock of sheep complete with careful detailing of their curled horns, cloven hooves and thick fleeces.
It was commissioned for the new Technical Centre of the International Wool Secretariat, an organisation established to promote the use and trade of wool in response to the increased use of synthetic fibres in the mid 20th Century.It was commissioned for the new Technical Centre of the International Wool Secretariat, an organisation established to promote the use and trade of wool in response to the increased use of synthetic fibres in the mid 20th Century.
The Symbol of Discovery by John Skelton, 1963The Symbol of Discovery by John Skelton, 1963
Chichester, West SussexChichester, West Sussex
A pair of large, rough-hewn hands emerge from cobbled ground clasping a precious golden stone.A pair of large, rough-hewn hands emerge from cobbled ground clasping a precious golden stone.
The piece was designed as part of a restoration project which transformed nearby redundant buildings into a museum. The piece was designed as part of a restoration project that transformed nearby redundant buildings into a museum.
The Leaning Woman by Karel Vogel, 1959The Leaning Woman by Karel Vogel, 1959
Hammersmith, west LondonHammersmith, west London
The Preacher by Peter Laszlo Peri, 1961The Preacher by Peter Laszlo Peri, 1961
Forest Gate, east LondonForest Gate, east London
Both these examples appear gravity-defying.Both these examples appear gravity-defying.
Vogel's Leaning Woman is tilted and twisted into an intriguing arrangement of parts, so it can be viewed from several sides.Vogel's Leaning Woman is tilted and twisted into an intriguing arrangement of parts, so it can be viewed from several sides.
Peri's Preacher - a striking, long limbed figure grasping a prayer book - is made up of a dark, textured mix of concrete, resin and metallic powders developed by Peri and dubbed "Pericrete". Peri's Preacher - a striking, long-limbed figure grasping a prayer book - is made up of a dark, textured mix of concrete, resin and metallic powders developed by Peri and dubbed Pericrete.
Lesson by Franta Belsky, 1956-7 Lesson by Franta Belsky, 1956-57
Bethnal Green, east LondonBethnal Green, east London
Gorilla by David Wynne, 1962Gorilla by David Wynne, 1962
Crystal Palace Park, south LondonCrystal Palace Park, south London
Family groups were a popular theme for public space artworks in post-war Britain, and it was a sketch of his friend teaching her adventurous baby son to walk that inspired Czech-born artist Belsky.Family groups were a popular theme for public space artworks in post-war Britain, and it was a sketch of his friend teaching her adventurous baby son to walk that inspired Czech-born artist Belsky.
Wynne's hulking marble sculpture depicts Guy the Gorilla, a popular resident at London Zoo and something of a national treasure from the 1950s through to his death in 1978.Wynne's hulking marble sculpture depicts Guy the Gorilla, a popular resident at London Zoo and something of a national treasure from the 1950s through to his death in 1978.
Rosewall (Curved Reclining Form) by Barbara Hepworth, 1960-2 Rosewall (Curved Reclining Form) by Barbara Hepworth, 1960-62
Chesterfield, DerbyshireChesterfield, Derbyshire
This was named after a hill in Cornwall which is surrounded by ancient stones worn by the weather.This was named after a hill in Cornwall which is surrounded by ancient stones worn by the weather.
"The stone is myself," Hepworth said, "looking out to the Atlantic with the sound and smell of the sea". "The stone is myself," Hepworth said, "looking out to the Atlantic with the sound and smell of the sea."
Winged Figure by Barbara Hepworth, 1963Winged Figure by Barbara Hepworth, 1963
Oxford Street, central LondonOxford Street, central London
Single Form (Memorial) by Barbara Hepworth, 1961-2 Single Form (Memorial) by Barbara Hepworth, 1961-62
Battersea Park, south LondonBattersea Park, south London
Hepworth's Winged Figure is an Oxford Street landmark.Hepworth's Winged Figure is an Oxford Street landmark.
Unusually, it is in the same position and context for which it was originally intended as a commission - for the John Lewis department store.Unusually, it is in the same position and context for which it was originally intended as a commission - for the John Lewis department store.
Single Form was Hepworth's personal response to the death of her friend, the UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold - who was killed in a plane crash while on a peace mission.Single Form was Hepworth's personal response to the death of her friend, the UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold - who was killed in a plane crash while on a peace mission.
It was the model for a much larger version outside the United Nations Secretariat building in New York.It was the model for a much larger version outside the United Nations Secretariat building in New York.
Zemran by William Pye, 1971Zemran by William Pye, 1971
South Bank, central LondonSouth Bank, central London
London Pride by Frank Dobson, 1951London Pride by Frank Dobson, 1951
South Bank, central LondonSouth Bank, central London
Zemran is part of Pye's series of highly geometric sculptures made in tubular stainless steel. Zemran is part of Pye's series of geometric sculptures made in tubular stainless steel.
Dobson's London Pride - two serene, voluptuous female figures - was commissioned for the Festival of Britain in 1951.Dobson's London Pride - two serene, voluptuous female figures - was commissioned for the Festival of Britain in 1951.
Originally made of plaster and finished in gun metal - which reflected post-war austerity - it was re-cast in 1986 in bronze at the behest of Dobson's widow. Originally made of plaster and finished in gun metal - which reflected post-war austerity - it was recast in 1986 in bronze at the behest of Dobson's widow.
Horse and Rider by Elisabeth Frink, 1975Horse and Rider by Elisabeth Frink, 1975
Piccadilly, central LondonPiccadilly, central London
Figurative sculptures of animals dominated Frink's work, and this man and horse is now found surrounded by coffee shop tables, opposite The Ritz.Figurative sculptures of animals dominated Frink's work, and this man and horse is now found surrounded by coffee shop tables, opposite The Ritz.
Donkey by Willi Soukop, 1955Donkey by Willi Soukop, 1955
Harlow, EssexHarlow, Essex
This little donkey stands at the heart of a housing scheme in Harlow - one of the post-war new towns.This little donkey stands at the heart of a housing scheme in Harlow - one of the post-war new towns.
Created to encourage children to explore art through play, the donkey's back has been worn to a shine. It was created to encourage children to explore art through play - the donkey's back has been worn to a shine.
Help! by FE McWilliam, 1976Help! by FE McWilliam, 1976
Portrait of Elisabeth Frink by FE McWilliam, 1956Portrait of Elisabeth Frink by FE McWilliam, 1956
Wild Boar by Elisabeth Frink, 1970Wild Boar by Elisabeth Frink, 1970
Harlow, EssexHarlow, Essex
The left-side image depicts two women caught in a bomb blast, holding a banner branded with the word "HELP". The left-side image depicts two women caught in a bomb blast, holding a banner with the word "HELP".
McWilliam was Northern Irish and he created Help! in response to the Troubles there - with particular reference to the bombing of a Belfast tea room in March 1972.McWilliam was Northern Irish and he created Help! in response to the Troubles there - with particular reference to the bombing of a Belfast tea room in March 1972.
When Elisabeth Frink was asked why FE McWilliam's life-size bronze portrait of her carried no inscription, she remarked "one can't be labelled until one is dead".When Elisabeth Frink was asked why FE McWilliam's life-size bronze portrait of her carried no inscription, she remarked "one can't be labelled until one is dead".
Frink's own Wild Boar sculpture was one of her first major public commissions for the pioneering Harlow Art Trust.Frink's own Wild Boar sculpture was one of her first major public commissions for the pioneering Harlow Art Trust.
Sigmund Freud Statue by Oscar Nemon, 1970Sigmund Freud Statue by Oscar Nemon, 1970
Hampstead, north LondonHampstead, north London
Statue of Artist Augustus John by Ivor Robert-Jones, 1964-67Statue of Artist Augustus John by Ivor Robert-Jones, 1964-67
Fordingbridge, HampshireFordingbridge, Hampshire
Created by Croatian-born artist Oscar Nemon, the bronze sculpture of the founder of psychoanalysis is a public memorial to him and his residence in this part of north London.Created by Croatian-born artist Oscar Nemon, the bronze sculpture of the founder of psychoanalysis is a public memorial to him and his residence in this part of north London.
On the right, the portrayal of the eminent artist Augustus John sits on the banks of the River Avon in Fordingbridge - where he lived for the latter part of his life.On the right, the portrayal of the eminent artist Augustus John sits on the banks of the River Avon in Fordingbridge - where he lived for the latter part of his life.
Ritual by Antanas Brazdys, 1968-69Ritual by Antanas Brazdys, 1968-69
City of LondonCity of London
Ventilation Shaft Cover by Eduardo Paolozzi, 1982Ventilation Shaft Cover by Eduardo Paolozzi, 1982
Pimlico, central LondonPimlico, central London
Brazdys' seemingly gravity-defying set of weighty, stainless steel forms appear effortlessly balanced on top of each other.Brazdys' seemingly gravity-defying set of weighty, stainless steel forms appear effortlessly balanced on top of each other.
It was one of the first abstract works of public sculpture in the City of London.It was one of the first abstract works of public sculpture in the City of London.
Paolozzi's interest in machines and technology influenced his work, and this cast metal sculpture covers a London Underground ventilation shaft.Paolozzi's interest in machines and technology influenced his work, and this cast metal sculpture covers a London Underground ventilation shaft.
The Spirit of Electricity by Geoffrey Clarke, 1961The Spirit of Electricity by Geoffrey Clarke, 1961
Westminster, central LondonWestminster, central London
This sharp, dynamic sculpture cast in bronze originally lit up.This sharp, dynamic sculpture cast in bronze originally lit up.
Commissioned by Thorn Electrical Industries for their headquarters in London, it is said Clarke came up with the design after studying old light bulb filaments.Commissioned by Thorn Electrical Industries for their headquarters in London, it is said Clarke came up with the design after studying old light bulb filaments.
Witch of Agnesi by FE McWilliam, 1959Witch of Agnesi by FE McWilliam, 1959
University of Greenwich, south-east LondonUniversity of Greenwich, south-east London
St Thomas a Becket by Edward Bainbridge Copnall, 1973St Thomas a Becket by Edward Bainbridge Copnall, 1973
St Paul's Cathedral , City of LondonSt Paul's Cathedral , City of London
Witch of Agnesi hovers like an apparition above a still pool of water, where its varied forms are reflected and distorted.Witch of Agnesi hovers like an apparition above a still pool of water, where its varied forms are reflected and distorted.
The title refers to a mathematical curve defined by Maria Agnesi, an 18th Century Italian Mathematician.The title refers to a mathematical curve defined by Maria Agnesi, an 18th Century Italian Mathematician.
Bainbridge Copnall's work depicts Thomas Becket at the moment of his murder inside Canterbury Cathedral.Bainbridge Copnall's work depicts Thomas Becket at the moment of his murder inside Canterbury Cathedral.
It was created to mark the 800th anniversary of his martyrdom.It was created to mark the 800th anniversary of his martyrdom.
Pan Statue by Jacob Epstein, 1958-9 Pan Statue by Jacob Epstein, 1958-59
Knightsbridge, LondonKnightsbridge, London
Also known as Rush of Green, this work depicts a family and their dog rushing eagerly towards Hyde Park.Also known as Rush of Green, this work depicts a family and their dog rushing eagerly towards Hyde Park.
They are urged on by Pan - the Greek the god of the wild, shepherds and flocks. They are urged on by Pan - the Greek god of the wild, shepherds and flocks.
Eagle Squadrons Memorial by Elisabeth Frink, 1985Eagle Squadrons Memorial by Elisabeth Frink, 1985
Mayfair, central LondonMayfair, central London
Atop an obelisk in Grosvenor Square Gardens, sits an American Eagle. Atop an obelisk in Grosvenor Square Gardens sits an American Eagle.
It commemorates 244 US citizens - plus 16 British fighter pilots and other personnel - who served in three RAF Eagle Squadrons prior to the participation of the USA in WWII. It commemorates 244 US citizens - plus 16 British fighter pilots and other personnel - who served in three RAF Eagle Squadrons prior to the participation of the US in WW2.
Prisoner of War Memorial by Fred Kormis, 1967-69Prisoner of War Memorial by Fred Kormis, 1967-69
Dollis Hill, north LondonDollis Hill, north London
Kormis explored the themes of freedom and captivity. Here, he created five male prisoners, each in a different stage of emotional turmoil.Kormis explored the themes of freedom and captivity. Here, he created five male prisoners, each in a different stage of emotional turmoil.
German-born Kormis was himself a prisoner of war during World War One. He and his wife fled to the UK when Hitler came to power in the 1930s, German-born Kormis was himself a prisoner-of-war during World War One. He and his wife fled to the UK when Hitler came to power in the 1930s,
All images subject to copyright.All images subject to copyright.