Angel of the North at 20
# We speak to artist Sir Antony Gormley as his iconic Angel turns 20 # Watch the moment Newcastle fans drape a giant Newcastle Utd shirt over statue # Celebrations planned to mark anniversary
Angel of the North at 20: The story of the Angel set to stunning drone shots
"The Angel of the North doesn't belong to me, it belongs to where it is and I'm very humbled and amazed.
"It means a lot to me, but I think it means a lot to lots of people."
The words of artist Antony Gormley as he reflected with ITV Tyne Tees on his statue celebrating 20 years since it was hoisted on a mound of a former pit colliery in Gateshead.
Our cameraman Pete Rossiter filmed these stunning shots of the Angel on his drone.
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Angel of the North at 20: Anniversary celebrated
Events are being held to mark 20 years since the Angel of the North was unveiled in Gateshead
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Angel at 20: Artist on how he turned down council
Sir Antony Gormley told Gateshead Council 'he doesn't make sculptures for motorways' when first approached for a public art piece
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Angel at 20: When Shearer shirt was draped on the angel
Newcastle fans created a stir when they draped a giant replica shirt of Shearer over the statue. Here's what Antony Gormley thought of it.