Norwich's newest charity sculpture trail for the summer of 2015 is GoGoDragons. The trail launched at the end of June and is in place until the beginning of September. Two years ago, the city of Norwich hosted the GoGoGorillas trail, and I was aware that year that dragons would be visiting the city this summer after the success of the gorillas. The gorillas certainly made an impression and captured the hearts of many. I managed to see most of the gorilla sculptures in 2013, and I covered them in my post Go Go Gorillas! take over Norwich.
Gorgeous George the Beast of Beeston - Samuel Thomas
The dragons will be raising money to support charity Break, which aims to help vulnerable children. An auction will be held at the beginning of October, just after a last viewing to the public takes place with all dragons on display in one place at the end of September. Visitors can also donate or buy merchandise, such as collector cards and guide books.
Spidy - Hilary Sanderson
Eighty-four large dragons can be seen in Norwich, just outside the city centre, and at the airport. A further 130 children-designed dragons can be seen dotted around various shops in the town. I managed to see all dragons except for the four at Norwich airport because airports are a pain to park up at with the security in place. (The reason why some of them are at the airport is due to the fact that one of the sponsors is an airline and the airport.)
Steam the Clockwork Dragon - Mik Richardson
I loved the creativity of these dragons and the interaction with the public, and although the trail does cover a lot of miles, all except six of the dragons can be visited in the city centre (or within walking distance). Free buses were offered to the two at the airport and the other two that are a drive away, and visitors only need to book their space on the bus.
Oakley - Mandii Pope
Choosing a favourite dragon was difficult, but I really liked Sunbeam and GoGoMosaic. Both are photographed in the gallery below.
Crypto - Tin House with SureStart
GoGoHoratio - Ryan Newell
Cavell - Samuel Thomas
GoGoMosaic - Carolyn Ash
Morgan - Sophie Green
Fiesta - Beverley Gene Coraldean
The Rise and Demise of the Dinosaurs - Will Adams
Luda - Kieron Williamson
Sunbeam - Raymond Noakes
Flambeau - Cat Finlayson
Ascalon - Kate Munro
Gloria the Garden Dragon - Jo Cane
Clang - Roberta Wood, Base Community Trust
Duff - Alex Egan
Double Decker - Helen L Smith
The Mother of Dragons - Paul Jackson
Sapphire - John Lewis Partners
Scorcher! - Hannah Nelson
Soup Dragon - Mik Richardson
Novica Sepaphina - Norwich School
George the Dragon - Martin Wall
Dragle - Deven Bhurke
Stormy - Mandii Pope
To visit GoGoDragons, make sure that you see them before they are removed on September 5. For more information about the trail, charity, auction information, and artists, visit the official website: http://gogodragons.co.uk
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