Mr Darcy, inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, has returned from his Pemberley Estate. This Wallace fancies himself a romantic hero, but will he win Elizabeth Bennet’s heart?
42. The Bristol Barker
Looking after the Clifton Suspension Bridge is The Bristol Barker.
Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant neon lights of the city with this Brizzle-inspired pup. Adorned from ears to paws with local Bristolian phrases and street signs, make sure you don’t get lost in translation.
28. Pinewoof
I really liked this homage to Pinewood Studios.
Lights! Camera! Action! Cue our star of the big screen, Gromit, paying tribute to the pinnacle of British filmmaking, Pinewood Studios. With a pose worthy of the silver screen, this pup is ready to steal the show on any red carpet.
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13. Light as a Feather
On the “other” side of the Clifton Suspension Bridge you can find 13. Light as a Feather.
This balloon themed Feathers has lots of nice touches like the baskets for feet.
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.
I am not a number…
Over the weekend, taking advantage of the good weather we went for a picnic on the Downs in Bristol. As well as having some nice food and fun in the sun, we also took the opportunity to hunt down some more of the Shaun the Sheeps dotted across the city. A previous post shows the Shauns we found on the Downs, and there is a page with all the Shauns we have seen so far.
After venturing from the Downs and down Whiteladies Road, we parked in Clifton Village. As it was Sunday it was easy and free to find parking, we ventured over the first of the Shauns, 23. Bloomin’ Gorge-ous which sits on the grass on the other side of the road to Christ Church.
Looking up at the butterfly on his head, this is quite a calming Shaun. We liked the flowers growing up his legs.
Then we hiked over the Suspension Bridge to find 18. Isambaaard guarding one side of the suspension bridge, complete with Brunel’s quintessential top hat.
Back over the bridge and climb up quite a steep path to the Clifton Observatory to find 19. A Sheep’s Eye View. Another shade of blue this one, with the kinds of views you would expect from the Observatory painted on the side. This Shaun had a watering can and a flower, no idea why.
There are some fantastic views of Bristol and the Suspension Bridge from the Clifton Observatory, so the (short) steep climb is worthwhile. We were tempted to go into the Observatory and down into the caves, but we were on a mission to find more Shauns, so back down the steep path and a short walk to Sion Hill. Here was 20. Baa-lloon!
Covered in flying hot air balloons, this Shaun celebrates the annual International Bristol Balloon Fiesta (which takes place from today (6th August)).
The next Shaun was on the Terrace of the Avon Gorge Hotel, 21. Wish Ewe Were Here. Quite challenging to find and take a photograph as the Terrace was packed with people enjoying a drink in the warm afternoon sun.
The Mall Gardens, which after working out how to get in we found 22. The Shear Speed Helter Skelter.
With a classic funfair look, this was cleverly done.
There are two more Shauns in the Ashton Court Estate, which we didn’t get to, mainly as it was getting late, we were getting tired, and to be honest we’ll probably make a day of it visiting Ashton Course some time (or visit them during the Balloon Fiesta at the weekend.