Stream Lion by Angela Goodman

Last week an unprecedented event took place here at Ironart.  Andy and some of the team downed their tools in the sweltering workshop and went round the corner to the Larkhall Inn!  No….not for a thirst quenching pint of 6X, but to hoist the beautifully decorated ‘Stream Lion’ into position over the door of the pub.  The Larkhall Lion will take pride of place in the village October 2010 as part of the Lions of Bath installation which incorporates 100 lifesize hand decorated beasts all over the city.

Larkhall Inn, Bath

Sponsorship of the Larkhall Lion was co-ordinated by Ifor from the Tasting Rooms, who collaborated with 14 of the independent traders in Larkhall (of which Ironart is one) with the aim of promoting the village and the great community spirit that exists in this corner of Bath. It is hoped that the Lion will raise a large chunk of money for local charities when it is auctioned in the City in October. 

Our lion was designed by local artist Angela Goodman “I was really excited to be able to work on one so close to home”, said Angela. “The ‘Streamlion’ idea reflects the historical associations that Larkhall has with water. With several historical streams, the Deadmill and our very own Spa, we wanted the Lion to reflect the beauty and importance that water has in our lives and in our village.”

Jason looks unperturbed at the prospect of wrestling with a lion