The ‘Spirit of South Shields’ , South Shields, Tyne & Wear

The ‘Spirit of South Shields’ was installed in 2000 on the banks of the River Tyne at Market Dock, just a couple of minutes walk from the Ferry Landing and The Customs House.

She harbours a ship safely in one arm whilst raising her other arm in greeting.

The work is based upon a great deal of research into the historical associations with South Shields – a long and rich history from the Romans through to the more familiar history of the ship repair yards.

The Spirit is seen as the protector – guiding the ship through the seas safely. She stands strong and optimistic, unafraid and invigorated by the winds of change. She is the prow, the figurehead for South Shields’ future.

Object description
Type: Sculpture
Location: Market Dock, South Shields, England
Material: Bronze
Artist: Irene Brown (b.1960)
Date: 2008-9

Image Details
Date: 14 January 2024
Camera body: Nikon D50
Lens: Tamron 70.0-300.0 mm f/4.0-5.6
Focal Length: 70mm
Aperture: ƒ/4
Shutter Speed: 1/1,000s
ISO: 290
Licence: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International