Flambeaux
Flambeaux
Flambeaux

© the artist's estate. Image credit: Newcastle City Council

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The design of the nine flambeaux (torches) both complements the crowning feature of the Civic Centre's carillon tower and refers to the castles of the City's crest. The flambeaux are ignited on special occasions and burn with a 1.5m gas flame. This way they symbolically revive the ancient custom of blazing tar barrels outside the Old Guildhall in Sandhill (Quayside) during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Newcastle upon Tyne, Civic Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

Title

Flambeaux

Date

1968

Medium

cast iron & Westmorland slate

Measurements

H 400 x W 60 x D 60 cm (E)

Accession number

A2019_8

Acquisition method

commissioned as integral part of the building

Work type

Street furniture

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Newcastle upon Tyne, Civic Centre

Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE99 1RD England

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