Ailsa Magnus: July 2011

Thursday, 21 July 2011

At the Foundry, July 21st

We took at trip over to the foundry today to see the progress of the Wolverton Mill 'Stepping Stones' and the children's 'Watermarks'. So far only one stone has been cast, anther was being done today. The children's pieces are completed though and looking very nice too!!

The first completed cast.

Weighing in at 520kg.

Watermarks, the children's pieces look great.We've brought them back to the studio and have started the process to oxidize them.

Tuesday, 5 July 2011

Durham Market Place Celebration July 1st 2011

All the months of work are finally over.

Friday July 1st saw the Heart of the City project officially completed with a small unveiling ceremony.

Looking up....

Looking back down.....

The Time Line is now part of the Heart of the City.

10 year old Stefan unveiling the final dedication stone. Stefan had written to the Durham Time in 2009 suggesting a Time Line was included in the designs for the Market Place. He was invited by the council to officially perform the unveiling .