The City Hall Lions - where are they ?

nick2 · 16-06-2005, 11:32

I just came across this picture :

http://www.hoptonwoodstone.co.uk/ima...0Sheffield.jpg

I've never seen these lions, has anyone else ?

Carmine · 16-06-2005, 11:34

Looks like an interior feature...strange style, reminds me of statues from the middle east.

nick2 · 16-06-2005, 11:34

now I know why I haven't seen them, they've been nicked

http://public-art.shu.ac.uk/sheffield/hod37im.html

redinsheff · 16-06-2005, 11:35

They currently live at the Tarmac Headquarters in Wolverhampton...

Carmine · 16-06-2005, 11:35

I've been past that building so many times!

Robdog buggers!

nick2 · 16-06-2005, 11:36

I want them back, lets storm Tarmacs offices, they should go back as part of the restoration.

Carmine · 16-06-2005, 11:38

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Originally posted by nick2
I want them back, lets storm Tarmacs offices, they should go back as part of the restoration.

I agree, but they should be put out in the open...the drunks of Hallam should be allowed to ride on the back of such magnificent beasts when out of it and eating a kebab!

nick2 · 16-06-2005, 11:40

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Originally posted by Carmine
I agree, but they should be put out in the open...the drunks of Hallam should be allowed to ride on the back of such magnificent beasts when out of it and eating a kebab!

Exactly, thats what "public art" is all about.

nick2 · 16-06-2005, 11:52

They were inside : http://www.picturesheffield.co.uk/cg...=sheff.id=1477

I want them back. I'm e-mailing the council and The Star.