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Beloved Wooden Seal Sculptures Return to Redcar Roundabout

12/21/2025

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Three new wooden seal sculptures were installed on a Redcar roundabout after one of the originals collapsed earlier this year.
Artist Ste Iredale recreated the Coatham seals, a local feature since 2011, using durable red cedar wood.
Local resident Oliver Donnelly said he was glad to see their return, noting he had dressed them for occasions.
Councillor Carl Quartermain emphasized the seals' significance to the community and restoration work.

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Story summary

Three new wooden seal sculptures were installed on a Redcar roundabout after one of the originals collapsed earlier this year.
Artist Ste Iredale recreated the Coatham seals, a local feature since 2011, using durable red cedar wood.
Local resident Oliver Donnelly said he was glad to see their return, noting he had dressed them for occasions.
Councillor Carl Quartermain emphasized the seals' significance to the community and restoration work.