The Five Swimmers
The Five Swimmers
The Five Swimmers
The Five Swimmers
The Five Swimmers
The Five Swimmers
The Five Swimmers
The Five Swimmers
The Five Swimmers
The Five Swimmers

© The Estate of David Wynne. All rights reserved, DACS 2024. Image credit: Mike Longhurst / Art UK

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A fountain made of five naked swimmers in active poses and linked to each other. As of 30th September 2018, the topmost swimmer had broken off and will require refurbishment. It was originally commissioned for the Elmsleigh Shopping Centre, and was moved to the memorial gardens in 2006.
Title

The Five Swimmers

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 200 x W 300 x D 150 cm (E);
Plinth: H 100 x W 120 x D 120 cm (E)

Accession number

TW18_ML_S043

Acquisition method

commissioned by Spelthorne Borough Council

Work type

Water fountain, trough or pump

Owner

Spelthorne Borough Council

Custodian

Spelthorne Borough Council

Work status

extant

Installation start date

1980

Access

at all times

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Located at

A308 Thames Street, Staines

TW18 4TA

Located in the west side of the Memorial Gardens.