The Steel Man (formerly Man of Steel) will be a 32-metre-high sculpture and visitor centre located in Rotherham, at Junction 34 of the M1. Its plans, designed by sculptor Steve Mehdi, were approved in 2012.[1]

The Steel Man (artist impression), Steve Mehdi
The Steel Man gateway sculpture, Steve Mehdi

To help fund the project, a 'Heart of Steel' appeal was launched in July 2014. A 2.5 metre, 1.5 tonne "Heart of Steel" will sit inside the figure, with up to 150,000 names of people from across the region engraved on it.[2]

Steel Man, bronze, Steve Mehdi

References

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  1. ^ BBC News, Sheffield & South Yorkshire. "M1 Man of Steel sculpture plans approved." 15 August 2012. Accessed 1 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Engrave a name on the Heart of Steel". British Heart Foundation. Retrieved 9 May 2023.

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