Detail View: SHIMMER: Firth Park Gates

Title: 
Firth Park Gates
Creation Date: 
1999
Image Date: 
2004
Period: 
20th century
Location: 
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Country: 
ENGLAND, UK
Material: 
metal - painted and wrought
Display Creator: 
CAMPBELL, Chris
Image ID: 
04-2140
Description: 
Photographed after renovation of the roundabout in 2004. Location: The roundabout at the junction of Firth Park Road and Stubbin Lane (B6086) with Bellhouse Road and Hucklow Road (A-Z p75 H6) Description: Two pairs of gates at either side of the roundabout, between which runs a cutting with replica tramlines on it. Each pair of gates has the words "FIRTH PARK" on them; they are made up of elements that remind the viewer of small tram-parts like springs and brackets Commission: Sheffield City Council Comment: The roundabout was rebuilt not long after the gates were installed, but they are now back in place.
Rights: 
© Sheffield Hallam University
Permissions: 
For educational use only. This image may be used in print or digital materials provided that full acknowledgment is given, expressed as follows: " © < insert details from the 'Rights' field >. Photographed by < insert details from the 'Photographed by' field >."
Image Storage Location: 
http://helios.shu.ac.uk/04-2140.tif
Photographed by: 
Dave Ball
Creator: 
CAMPBELL, Chris
Creator Role: 
Sculptor.
Culture Gender: 
Male.
Nationality: 
British.
Subject Heading: 
Gates -- England -- Sheffield
Subject Heading: 
Public art -- England -- Sheffield
Subject Heading: 
Railings
Subject Heading: 
Shops
Subject Heading: 
Urban renewal -- England -- Sheffield
Subject Heading: 
Streets -- Accessories