The Angel of the North is a new 65ft. sculpture at the entrance to Tyneside, England, UK. Its wide, open arms greet visitors as they reach Gateshead, whether they come by road (A1)or rail. The sculptor was Anthony Gormley. It stands at the head of the Team Valley and rivals that of the famous Tyne Bridge. The panoramic hilltop site has been chosen where it is clearly seen by more than 90,000 drivers a day on the A1 - more than one a second! . The Angel of the North is a major attraction to visitors - about 150,000 a year are expected ... (more)