Blade Cuts Through City of Hull

The city of Hull can now breathe a huge sigh of relief, as they managed to successfully transport a 28 tonne, 75m long wind turbine blade into the city centre, unscathed.

Sergej Komkov

Source: Sergej Komkov

Travelling from the Siemens factory at Alexandra Dock to Queen Victoria Square in Hull city centre, this piece was created as part of Hull’s 2017 City of Culture celebrations by artist Nayan Kulkarni.

Source: Kate Woolhouse

Source: Kate Woolhouse

The impact of Siemens on the city’s economic resurgence has been significant – investing £300 million into the regional manufacturing plant.

Source: Wendy Sizer

Source: Wendy Sizer

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