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The Sand Castles by Richard Broderick

The Sand Castles by Richard Broderick

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The Sand Castles by Richard Broderick

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Location: North East England, England, United Kingdom

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David

August 16, 2025

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great views and great for a photo

mkirby

April 6, 2024

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The Sand Castles' by artist Richard Broderick from North Shields (1999), commissioned by North Tyneside Council. This is a functional piece of art, with built-in seats, located on the central promenade, near Spanish City, in Whitley Bay.

Tommy Tankerville

May 2, 2024

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Get some fish and Chips from Spanish City near here

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Elevation 70 m

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Tuesday 4 August

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