Bradford's sculptural heritage is being highlighted as part of a high-profile national initiative.

And this quirky sandstone Grandad's Clock and Chair in Chapel Street, Little Germany, is among the ten sculptures which form a new trail through the city.

Bradford was picked as one of only ten locations in the country which feature in English Heritage's Year of Public Sculpture launched today.

The charity's regional director, David Fraser, launched the project in Bradford, which was selected ahead of Leeds and Sheffield as Yorkshire's contribution to the initiative.

He was joined by fine art consultant Jane Mitchell, who is a member of the Public Monuments and Sculpture Association and devised the 90-minute tour around Bradford.

"The city has a sparkling legacy of public sculpture, originally inspired by industrial wealth which in turn stoked a cultural awakening," she said. "There was also a strong civic desire not to be outdone by Yorkshire rivals such as Leeds, Sheffield and Hull. But the late 20th Century has seen another renaissance, with some of the most exciting public art in the north gracing the city's streets and squares."

As well as Grandad's Clock and Chair, first unveiled by sculptor Timothy Shutter in 1992, the Bradford trail features other recent additions to the cityscape as well as monuments dating back to the late 1800s.

Mr Fraser said: "We looked at a number of cities in Yorkshire but we were very happy to go with Bradford.''

A map of English Heritage properties with sculpture on display to the public can be obtained free of charge by ringing (01793) 414595.

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