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WE ARE ALL WINNERS BY ALMA TISCHLERWOOD , DOVER
which all form an open-framed dome surrounded by an octagonal timber seat ; it is both an object of contemplation in relation to the site and its history and a sculpture that gives 360-degree views of the surrounding landscape to walkers on the North Downs Way National Trail . The piece reimagines the cupola that was originally intended to go on the roof of the Belvedere . In this sense , the artwork refers to a history of objects and architectural fragments brought back from foreign travels including The Grand Tour . It also refers to a history of wayside chapels and shrines that populate pilgrimage routes .
HOW TO GET THERE : Section : 13 – Shepherdswell to Dover Nearest postcode : CT15 5BB What 3 words : quote . foggy . dust Where to start ? Shepherdswell station or Shepherdswell Village Green What to expect : Open fields , woodland and villages Full Route : This sculpture is on section 13 of the North Downs Way from Shepherdswell to Dover 9 miles ( 14.5km )
In a hurry ? It ’ s just 2.4 miles from Shepherdswell station or car park .
Time to explore ? Walk the nine-mile Shepherdswell to Dover route , passing through Ashley and Pineham villages and finish at Dover seafront , take a selfie at the start / finish point and at the We Are All Winners installation , then can get a train back to your starting point after a wellearned fish and chips .
MAKE A DAY OF IT : Eat & Drink : Family-run , The Carpenter ’ s Arms in Coldred is a CAMRA Real Heritage
Pub that has been serving the community since the 18th century . Explore : Waldershare Estate , Coldred Village , the Village Green and St . Pancras Church . Travelling with mini-explorers ? Bring some paper and crayons and make rubbings of the timber seat .
WE ARE ALL WINNERS BY ALMA TISCHLERWOOD , DOVER
This sculpture forms a winner ’ s podium in the shape of a bench with the engraved words ‘ we are ’ in Latin , created as a modern monument and homage to pilgrimage . The overall look is elegant and in keeping with the surroundings , but also subtly references the humorous concept of the Start / Finish Line , which is a great photo opportunity for more than just North Downs Way walkers . On the side facing the city , the symbol of a pilgrim is engraved and covered with gold leaf .
It functions as a bench with different heights for all ages and disabilities . The ‘ seating sculpture ’ is a place to relax , reflect , rest , and meet loved ones at the now and then very busy seafront . The sculpture also playfully depicts both the present and the ancient world and refers to the sense of achievement we feel after a long walk .
HOW TO GET THERE : Section : 13 – Shepherdswell to Dover and Section 15 Folkestone to Dover Nearest postcode : CT16 1LA What 3 words : alas . blatantly . piston Where to start ? Waterloo Crescent , Dover Seafront What to expect : Beaches , promenades and the famous White Cliffs Full THE GOODS
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: This sculpture is on section 13 of the North Downs Way from Shepherdswell to Dover 9 miles ( 14.5km ) and section 15 Folkestone to Dover 8.5 miles ( 13.6km )
In a hurry ? The nearest train station is Dover Priory just 0.6 miles away . Time to explore ... A must is walking the North Downs Way and England Coast Path to Samphire Hoe , walking towards Folkestone you ’ ll pass Shakespeare ’ s Cliff which was the inspiration for Shakespeare ’ s King Lear . From Dover , if you head north on the England Coast Path in the opposite direction , you ’ ll pass through the National Trust White Cliffs estate before hitting the picturesque St Margaret ’ s Bay Beach and the South Foreland Lighthouse ; there ’ s plenty of photo opportunities along the way , but for the epic shot , walk along the cliff pathways for miles of unrivalled views .
MAKE A DAY OF IT : Eat & Drink : Try a scoop of ice cream from Pebbles Kiosk , local seafood from Cullins Yard , modern Italian at Bella Vita at Dover Marina , or fresh fish and chips from Wheeler ’ s . Explore : Samphire Hoe Visitor Centre , Western Heights , Dover ’ s Secret Wartime Tunnels and discover more art on the Chalk Up 21 Trail . Travelling with mini-explorers ? Take a selfie at the famous Dover Start / Finish Line , a sculpture ( also created by Alma Tischlerwood ) with the White Cliffs and Dover Castle in the distance and the English Channel in the foreground .
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