Created in 2001 by English sculptor John Buckley after he visited the Nuba peoples in Sudan, this piece featuring two giant skeletons embracing each other is called 'The Nuba Survival'.

Adapted from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Buckley_(sculptor)

Also see: atlasobscura.com/places/nuba-survival-sculpture

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If you are cycling along you'll have to make an effort and consciously look for this sculpture, which sits a few hundred yards from the road and is not immediately noticeable from afar.

Sophie

June 20, 2020

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You can walk up to it. Very moving. Also spooky at Halloween.

A Cycling Journey

November 13, 2020

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