Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers, Steel sculpture in North Bay, England.
Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers is a steel sculpture in North Bay that depicts a soldier sitting on a bench overlooking the North Sea. The work presents a human figure rendered in steel and positioned at a public location along the seafront.
Former miner Freddie Gilroy served in the Royal Artillery and took part in the liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in April 1945. His experiences during this time became the reason for creating this memorial sculpture.
The sculpture bears an inscription with verses about soldiers' wartime experiences and connects visitors to the personal stories of World War II veterans. These words tell of what those who fought during the war lived through.
The sculpture is located along Royal Albert Drive right on the coast, where visitors can sit on the bench next to the figure. The location offers free access and allows you to enjoy the North Sea views at the same time.
A local resident named Maureen Robinson donated £50,000 to ensure the sculpture could stay permanently in Scarborough after its initial four-week exhibition. Her generous gift secured the memorial for future generations.
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