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| Vera |
Posted - 18 Apr 2010 : 2:27:39 PM
What a waste of money. Am I alone in thinking this?
http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2010/04/093.shtml |
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| Gemma |
Posted - 19 Apr 2010 : 1:16:43 PM
I'm in two minds about it. Being a Maid of Kent, I understand WHY the white horse is being used. But a statue? Hmm not sure. I LOVE the white horse that was carved into the Downs above Folkestone a few years ago:
http://www.webbaviation.co.uk/gallery/d/38199-1/WhiteHorse-db50587.jpg
It's much more in keeping with the traditional symbol of Kent (the rearing white horse) AND the tradition of chalk carvings which is prevalent across downlands - think the white horse @ Uffington and the Long Man at Wilmington).
I live pretty close and the girls are kept even closer so I like to ride past it regularly (there's a fabulous bridleway behind the Channel Tunnel site, just at the bottom of the escarpment) and just take it in.
I LOVE the Angel of the North (been to Newcastle many, many times) but I just don't like this particular design.
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| alistair leslie |
Posted - 19 Apr 2010 : 12:26:14 PM
life would be a bit dull and grey without some art.
It can get out of hand though - look what happened on Easter Island! |
| marionpack |
Posted - 19 Apr 2010 : 09:22:12 AM
Not for me, I think it is awful |
| SueB |
Posted - 19 Apr 2010 : 08:30:27 AM
I think the Ministry or department that pays for these huge sculptures are allocated a proportion of money which goes to them come what may.
I don't think they can divert that amount to putting more policeman on the ground or helping fund a new hospital etc. More sensible I know.
I am it seems in the minority that I love these huge big sculptures I love the Angel of the North and my only criticism of the white Horse is having a headcollar left on it, or bridle? But I think it's meant to symbolise the English thoroughbred Horse so it comes with bridle attached
At least it's not a giant unmade bed with unquestionable 'stuff' left around
In the South West we don't have anything but on the M5 we do have a wicker man that slowly gets his head pecked off for birds nests and I noticed yesterday he is going green with mould or moss from our damp climate.
I wish we had a huge sculpture down here, a giant pasty? they are good fun and in years to come will all be revered. |
| Goldenmane |
Posted - 19 Apr 2010 : 06:22:59 AM
I also would prefer a White horse in the chalk, Arab of course! (That looks like a bad dream, Arabian Girl.) |
| zooscat |
Posted - 18 Apr 2010 : 10:36:03 PM
Looks dire to me! Complete waste of money, and I shall see it every time I go to work along the A2! Would have preferred a proper "White Horse" in the chalk and the money could have been spent on something in Ebbsfleet and surrounding districts which are very run down and depressing, with a genererally very disadvantaged population. |
| avanti |
Posted - 18 Apr 2010 : 9:36:30 PM
Well I can't see it from my house but its not far away, I really dislike all these huge sculptures, why can't we just enjoy the countryside as nature intended it,
Mandy  |
| MinHe |
Posted - 18 Apr 2010 : 8:16:52 PM
Would have been nice if it had been a 'proper' White Horse of Kent (lovely rearing Arab!)
Keren |
| Arabian Girl |
Posted - 18 Apr 2010 : 7:25:18 PM
Look at this pile of S***e at a cost of 1.8 million that is a blot on the lansdcape in my nearby town (ST Helens , Merseyside)
ITs called "Dream".....it sucks,,why o why do councils fritter tax payers money away on garbage like this??? |
| sab2 |
Posted - 18 Apr 2010 : 5:48:27 PM
I agree Georgiauk every time i have to drive past that angel i cringe, a horse would look far more plesant , i could think of better things to do with the money though. |
| Minty Arab |
Posted - 18 Apr 2010 : 5:40:40 PM
hmmm can think of better things to spend the money on
brilliant if we were rolling in money but thats not the case tho is it?
Emma
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| Montikka |
Posted - 18 Apr 2010 : 5:27:00 PM
I like the idea (though would prefer it without a bridle), If it reaffirms peoples appreciation of this most wonderful animal (even non-horsy folk) then it is a worthy tribute..... Sadly £2m wouldn't go so very far in helping the needy in this world - a drop in the ocean :( |
| Qui Gon Jinn |
Posted - 18 Apr 2010 : 4:06:22 PM
I don't quite see why you'd want something that large! Seems a complete waste of money to me. Think of all the hungry and homeless kids in the world and a £2m statue becomes laughable. |
| jaj |
Posted - 18 Apr 2010 : 3:44:23 PM
I agree Vera, it's grim and that's from us horselovers  !
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| georgiauk |
Posted - 18 Apr 2010 : 2:41:41 PM
Hey I'd swap them for our 'Angel'  |
