One of the wonderful things about travelling for me is not just about the things we've planned to see, but equally the unplanned sprinkling of surprises as we explore. Over a couple of days one of the themes was definitely benches with a difference. I could have happily sat on all of them and watched the world go by.
In Harrogate many of the seats have this snake on them mainly in black and silver, but this one stood out for its alternative green and red colouring.
I am led to believe that this particular reptile symbolises, Asclepius, the Greek God of health and is referencing the supposed health giving qualities of the different waters [some of which are proven] from this famous spa town.
However, lovely though these examples are Alnwick was next level. Dotted around the market place are these stunners....given the opportunity I'd very happily have the dragon one in my garden!
Personally I love to see the purely functional reimagined in this artistic way and the more the merrier I say.
Arilx
That's a wonderful collection of benches. Hard to pick a favourite, but the blue and white one is quirky. We definitely need more of them.
ReplyDeletepark benches have clearly hit artist's design tables. Dragon one for my gatden definitely (although I'd modify the symbolism along its spine).
ReplyDeleteWow, what a fantastic collection of extraordinary benches! xxx
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