Fidelitate et Industria Stat Bilstonia' - 'Bilston Endures by Faith and Industry |
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The sculpture shown here is not part of the 'official' Sculture Trail. It is however a significant (if overlooked) landmark in Bilston's History
'Roll Down', designed and created by sculptor
Robert Erskine FRBS. 'Roll Down' stands on the exact location of where the number 1 Bessemer Blast Furnace, known as Elizabeth to the steel workers, was sited. At a height of 45 feet (14 m) and 18.5 feet (6 m) wide, 'Roll Down' is made of wrought stainless steel. See WikiPedia article. |
The Sculpture as it stands now. Picture courtesy of Eileen Ward Birch |