Gan Canny! 13 photos of the stunning life-sized sculpture we could be seeing in Sunderland city centre
They were once a familiar sight near Sunderland’s Vaux site.
By Graham Murray
Published 6th Sep 2021, 11:29 BST
And they soon could be again.
Sunderland City Council has submitted a planning application to erect a stunning recreation of the famous dray horses.
The sculpture is the work of artist Ray Lonsdale, creator of Seaham’s iconic Tommy statue.
And, as these photos show, it would – if approved – be just as impressive an attraction.
The sculpture is the work of artist Ray Lonsdale, creator of Seaham’s iconic Tommy statue.
5. Roll out the barrel
'Gan Canny' is one of three pieces designed by Ray, and the first to be unveiled. Photo: Elliot Nichol
6. Pull of memory
Ray said: "I know how much the dray horses meant to people." Photo: Elliot Nichol
7. Memento of our history
Ray said of the dray horses: "I can still picture them in my mind." Photo: Elliot Nichol
