The Meeting Place, Bronze sculpture at St Pancras railway station, England.
Description
The Meeting Place is a bronze sculpture in the main hall of St Pancras railway station in London. The two embracing figures stand on a granite base and rise 9 meters (30 feet) into the air.
History
Paul Day created the sculpture as part of the comprehensive renovation of St Pancras station, which became an international hub in 2007. The Queen unveiled the work in November of that year during the opening ceremony.
Culture
The sculpture shows a couple reuniting and mirrors the function of the station as a place where people meet after long journeys. Travelers often use the statue as a meeting point and take photos beneath the two figures.
Practical
The sculpture stands at the southern end of the station's upper level, close to the entrance of the Eurostar terminal. Many travelers use the area around the statue as a waiting zone or meeting point.
Did you know?
The artist and his wife posed themselves for the two figures, giving the embrace a personal touch. The statue weighs around 20 tons and had to be delivered in parts and assembled on site.
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