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August 28, 2018

46. George

Sitting on his own on the Downs near to the water tower is 46. George.

As the description says “perhaps fresh off of a jousting match or just back from slaying a fire-breathing dragon” we find George (or Wallace) encased in armour with a cup of tea.

Though this was one of the first sculptures I saw, at the first attempt, it was really hard to park close enough, so we left him for another day. There was more room on a later date, so found a parking space and took some photographs.

I really like the coat of arms on the cup complete with Gromit and Feathers.

Smiling away, he seems happy.

Back in 2015 I attempted to see and photograph all 70 Shaun the Sheeps I managed to get 62. This time I am aiming to get all 67 sculptures. I have created this page to record all the sculptures we find. Download the app to find the sculptures.

August 28, 2018

65. Swallows & Amazons

The 2016 hit film Swallows and Amazons, based on the Arthur Ransom’s book is the inspiration for 65. Swallows & Amazons, which can be found at the main entrance to the Willow Brook Centre in Bradley Stoke. Gromit is basically a map.

I love the flags on the ears, now is the flag of the Swallow boat, the other is the skull and crossbones of the Amazons.

On Gromit’s back you can see more details and places from the stories. Wild Cat Island taking centre stage

There are also the boats from the story as well as Holly Farm where it all beings.

The whole map thing works really well.

August 27, 2018

64. Cupid

Hidden away in Bradley Stoke is 64. Cupid.

Covered in pink and red hearts.

August 27, 2018

21. A Grand Tribute

Reflecting the other bronze sculptures in Millennium Square we have a bronze Wallace.

21. A Grand Tribute is a tribute to the voice of Wallace, Peter Sallis, this has lots of amazing facts about him.

Oh and if you press the button (when it works) you can even hear him saying some classic Wallace sayings.

August 27, 2018

49. Gromjet

Complete with jet engines, this Gromit is ready to take off.

You can find 49. Gromjet inside one of Bristol’s newest museums, Aerospace Bristol next to Filton Airport.

I found this Gromit rather challenging to find.

The description on the website says

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s ‘Gromjet’! Perhaps donning one of Wallace’s latest ambitious inventions, you’ll find this turbo-charged pooch soaring around Aerospace. Showcasing a very futuristic mode of transportation, a moving, interactive ‘Gromjet’ is designed and sponsored by Trailblazer Rolls-Royce!

My initial thought it was at the entrance to the Rolls Royce complex, I misread the map too. It was only after getting the app that I realised that it was in fact hidden inside Aerospace Bristol.

August 27, 2018

44. Game of Cones

Disguised as a huge ice cream, 44. Game of Cones can be found near to the main entrance to Bristol Temple Meads.

I do like the waffle cone feet.

August 27, 2018

26. Bristol in Bloom

There are quite a few flowery Gromits in this year’s sculptures. 26. Bristol in Bloom is no exception.

She can be found outside St Mary Redcliffe.

August 26, 2018

23. Featherertron 3000

This was a real challenge to photograph, in the main as Bristol Energy Hub was always closed when I visited.

This was my second attempt to photograph 23. Featherertron 3000 which was behind a window. The first time the place had closed as it was Sunday after 4pm and on a repeat visit to get a photograph, the place had closed for a meeting for four hours….

That was my second visit.

On my first attempt, it was a Sunday and the Bristol Energy Hub had closed earlier, but you could at least see the sculptures inside the window, but this was virtually impossible to photograph due to the light reflection on the window as you can see.

Taking photographs through a window is really challenging, especially when the sculpture is black and there is bright sunshine behind you. Disappointed that this Feathers wasn’t more accessible.

August 26, 2018

18. Prima Featherina

Deep inside Marriott Royal you can find 18. Prima Featherina.

Feathers McGraw as twirling ballerina. This is one of the mechanised sculptures.

August 26, 2018

25. Bristol’s Own

Guarding the statue of William III in the middle of Queen’s Square in Bristol is the uniformed 25. Bristol’s Own.

Wearing a canine version of the uniform of the Bristol’s 12th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment, the Gromit had his boots and cap, with “Private Gromit”.

Dogs were used during World War One to deliver messages, food carriers and as companions to the soldiers.

In his back pocket you can see a love letter to his sweetheart, Poppy.