Heritage and History - The Catch - The London borough of Barking and Dagenham.

Heritage and History

The theme of The Catch reflects two key elements of Barking's history - the fishing industry and the area's Saxon heritage.

The artwork represents two nets being cast upwards and outwards with the force of a wave.

Their structure derives from Celtic knotwork, similar to that found on the stonework in the ruins of Barking Abbey.

A wide range of information and photographs are available online in the Barking and Dagenham Council website:

Historical information
Maritime and Fishing heritage |
Barking Town Quay |
Barking Abbey |

Archive photograph galleries
Maritime and Fishing |
Barking Abbey photograph galleries |

Saxon Cross from Barking Abbey

Saxon Cross from Barking Abbey

Celtic knotwork
Celtic knotwork

Contact
Tracey McNulty
London Borough of
Barking and Dagenham
Regeneration
The Westbury Centre
Ripple Road
Barking IG11 7PT
Email: artsadmin@lbbd.gov.uk

Home |
About The Catch |
The theme and intentions
Photo Gallery |
The finished sculpture
Heritage and History |
The fishing industry and the area's Saxon heritage
Design and Construction |
Artwork, Inspiration, Architects, Fabricators and Installation
Partners and Participants |

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