A long anticipated walk this one, and something a bit different. TBH and I had both spotted adverts for this…what? Instillation? Artwork? Event? Whatever, these flags had been moved around Morecambe Bay being displayed in various spots, alongside music and performance. The next day would be the last, in Morecambe, but on this day they were in Arnside.
We walked there and back, naturally; via the Knot in both directions, although we didn’t actually visit the top on either leg.
There were 120 handmade, silk pennants, one for each mile of the Bay’s coastline.
I can’t find any reference to who actually made the banners, which is a shame, because I thought the designs were superb.
I didn’t photograph all of them, but left to my own devices I might well have!
It was Bank Holiday Sunday, and pretty busy in Arnside. On the prom, a couple were singing what sounded to me like sea shanties, accompanied by a concertina.
As much as I liked the flags individually, it was the collective affect from various vantage points which was most striking.
A great excuse for a walk, fair play to Morecambe Bay Partnerships for putting it on; I’m hoping they have something equally engaging planned for this summer.
Beating The Bounds 
Those flags are gorgeous. I had a google (as you do) and came up with a piece that says they were made with natural dyes by members of the local community who contributed designs “under the guidance of Kinetika artists Ali Pretty and Lesley Robinson.“
Oh! Thanks for that, that’s great to know. I knew that locals were involved, somehow, in the choice of subjects, but the quality of the designs was so uniformly good that I assumed they had been made professionally. Maybe there was a selection process.
I guess there may have been, it was probably a popular concept. Looks lovely
They look good close up, they look good en masse and I presume they make a flapping sound. And they make people talk. Altogether, a massive win.
Yes! For once the strong wind which often blows on Arnside prom was ideal.
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Beautiful, I wish I had seen them.
I saw posts on Facebook about it, fortunately. It was definitely worth seeing.
Wow.
When was that? Let us know in advance if it’s happening this year.
August Bank Holiday weekend. Morecambe Bay partnerships tend not to repeat themselves, but who knows. Somewhat to my surprise, there’s currently nothing on their ‘What’s On’ page, which is a bit odd.
My first that was that they had an oriental look about them and perhaps a reference to the tragedy in the Bay. But reading the other comments I’m wrong, no doubt.
I can completely see what you mean – like something out of an epic Chinese film or TV series. I’m thinking The Water Margins, although my recollection of that is a bit vague.
Ah the Water Margins. That brings back some memories. And Monkey too!
The flag display also reminded me of Samurai armies. I think that was also a feature of their battle formations
What an unusual and striking display. Not a bad way to spend a BH weekend
I loved it. TBH had to drag me away, else I’d probably have attempted to photograph every single pennant.
So we can add “flag mode” now into your photo activities! 🤣