Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers, Steel sculpture in North Bay, England.
The steel figure, measuring 3.5 meters in length, depicts a World War II veteran seated on a bench overlooking the North Sea.
Former miner Freddie Gilroy served in the Royal Artillery and participated in the liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp during April 1945.
The sculpture includes a plaque with verses about soldiers' wartime experiences, connecting viewers to the personal narratives of World War II veterans.
Visitors can sit next to the figure on the bench along Royal Albert Drive while observing the North Sea views.
Local resident Maureen Robinson donated £50,000 to ensure the sculpture remained permanently in Scarborough after its initial four-week exhibition.
Location: Scarborough
Creator: Ray Lonsdale
Made from material: weathering steel
GPS coordinates: 54.29100,-0.40389
Latest update: May 19, 2025 04:25
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