Comments on: The Tower, Penistone Hill, Haworth, West Yorkshire

By: Editor

Editor — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:35:27 +0000

Hello Keith. I have had a word with Steve and he tells me that much of the fleece went to peat bog restoration, but he has retained some and will be deciding what to make in the new year. The best thing is to contact him via his website stevemessam.co.uk and he will be able to let you know how things progress. I’m pleased it grew on you over time – I was a fan from the start – it is a loss to the landscape.

By: keith allatt

keith allatt — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:56:23 +0000

Now they have taken it down it was said by Steve Messam, who I happened to meet when I was walking with a friend on Penistone, “that the wool would be washed and reused to make souvenirs which could be bought by any person that might be interested.” I would =, is there any info on that? I was dubious about the structure at first but got to like it and now, in a way , I miss it !!

By: Editor

Editor — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:17:39 +0000

In reply to David Edgar. Thank you David for reminding me about this site. I have never visited, but remember reading about it. I shall enjoy exploring the online article, thanks for including the link.

By: David Edgar

David Edgar — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:49:17 +0000

Public sculpture in UK has to be tough. In Dumfries and Galloway the landscape around the Glen Kiln Reservoir was enhanced by 6 large sculptures by Henry Moore, Auguste Rodin and Jacob Epstein. Years ago I enjoyed driving round trying to spot them. Alas, for one reason or another only one remains. See Wikipedia “Glen Kiln Sculpture Park” and http://www.dumfries-and-galloway.co.uk/sights/glenkiln.htm “Exploring Glen”.
The installations were in harmony with a discrete area such as this.

By: Editor

Editor — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 16:43:58 +0000

In reply to Moira Garladn. Hello Moira. It is amazing how empty the landscape is, yet so close to a busy city. Well worth a visit.

By: Moira Garladn

Moira Garladn — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 15:54:18 +0000

The view is empty – of human made structures. Those hills are full of life though 🙂 I might get mesen over there as it’s just a few miles west of where I live. Lovely Yorkshire countryside. Thanks for this novel post Folly Flaneuse.

By: Editor

Editor — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:46:55 +0000

In reply to TOM GARDNER. Good afternoon Tom. It is an interesting structure and, whatever one thinks of it, it has generated conversation about contemporary art - which is always a good thing. I’m sorry I can’t swoosh you over the Atlantic to see it for yourself.

By: Editor

Editor — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:44:24 +0000

In reply to Gand. Hello Gand. I haven’t seen the tower in Bradford city centre yet, but I will do soon. Yes Bravo Bradford.

By: Gand

Gand — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 09:30:04 +0000

What a brilliant thing for Bradford. Temporary it maybe but striking it is.
For folks who like sculpture there is a wonderful sculpture in Norfolk gardens, Bradford. Representing the multi faith City that Bradford is.

By: TOM GARDNER

TOM GARDNER — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 17:02:56 +0000

TOM (NYC)
VISUALLY, I FOUND THE ‘STRUCTURE’ INTERESTING.
THE DETAILS WERE ANOTHER STORY.
BUT AS THEY SAY …
NOTHING LASTS FOREVER; EXCEPT TAXES & DEATH.
THANKS TOM