A big spike
First of two observations
At Christmas time the roundabout at the head of Ellison Street in Jarrow (at it’s junction with the A185) was decorated with a very nice looking LED illuminated tree, it blew over in the wind. I understand that South Tyneside Council leased the tree for the duration of the Christmas festivities, now a huge big “spike” has been erected on the roundabout, it is inscribed with what look like hieroglyphics from a distance and appears to have a weather vane on the top.
Does anyone know what it is or what it represents? More to the point what does it cost and who is paying for it?
It looks artistic, but does it have a meaning or purpose?
Have you taken a trip from South Shields to see it yet?
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Hi Curly,
Is that the roundabout near Morrisons?
S Wilson
April 21, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Yes it is that roundabout. I live near there and also wondered what the cock on a stick was all about.
David Spoors
April 22, 2008 at 10:52 am