Outside the House of Sport (formerly the Register Office) on Broad Street, Birmingham, UK, stands the statue of Boulton, Watt and Murdoch, nicknamed 'The Golden Boys' or 'The Carpet Salesmen'. It is the work of William Bloye, formerly head of sculpture at Birmingham School of Art and was unveiled in 1956.
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Thread: Men of Invention, Birmingham, UK
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24th October 2011, 07:58 PM #1
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Men of Invention, Birmingham, UK
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24th October 2011, 10:40 PM #2
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Re: Men of Invention, Birmingham, UK
I like this; not sure about the black, I think grey but it is very nice nevertheless.
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24th October 2011, 10:43 PM #3Moderator
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Re: Men of Invention, Birmingham, UK
I don't mind the black so much, but wonder about it being applied underneath the statue. I wonder if the 'floating' effect works?
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25th October 2011, 10:18 AM #4
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Re: Men of Invention, Birmingham, UK
Donald/Steve
Thanks for the comments.
I could show part of the plinth.. Taken during the BUPA 1/2 Marathon at the Finish Line. Crowded and Heads Up !!
Regards
David
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