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Talos

giant man of bronze who protected Europa in Crete
(Wikipedia)

Michael Ayrton
1950

Description

Bronze statue.

Information Sign

TALOS
Legendary man of bronze
was guardian of Minoan Crete
the first civilisation
of Europe

Sculptor michael ayrton

Annotation

This sculpture was erected on the completion of the Lion Yard and Fisher House in 1973.

Sculptor

Michael Ayrton (London 1921 - id. 1975), English artist and writer (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Cambridge Sculpture Trails, Trail 2.

Locatie (N 52°12'17" - E 0°7'11") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbee002; Photograph: 25 October 2009
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