The Needle, St Helens
Introduction
The photograph on this page of The Needle, St Helens by Matt Harrop as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Matt Harrop Taken: 31 Aug 2016
A startling piece of modern art between the Hardshaw centre and the bus station; it was described as an 'arty focal point' when unveiled in 2006! http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/news/local/the-needle-has-landed-1-732577