Aldeburgh Scallop - a celebration of Benjamin Britten (1 Viewer)

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Aldeburgh.. all day parking for £3..
No overnight camping

In November 2003, a striking tribute to Britten and his music was unveiled on the beach just north of Aldeburgh. Scallop - a four-metre high steel sculpture - was conceived by Suffolk-born artist Maggi Hambling, and made by Aldeburgh craftsmen Sam and Den


Sited on Aldeburgh beach.. I call it the Big Shell.. it's a tribute to Benjamin Britten..

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Like many of the locals Jim this sculpture has grown on me. It's appearance was met with mixed feelings back then but I now think it has become an icon of Aldeburgh. It looks totally different from each direction.

 

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A celebration of welding !