Metro station artwork restored to former glory

> Richard Talbot, who created the window back in the 90s, returns to West Monkseaton metro station to see his installation restored

- DAVID HUNTLEY

AN art installation at a North Tyneside Metro station has been restored to its former glory as part of improvement works.

The artwork, known as 'Bridge', has overlooked the tracks and platforms at West Monkseaton Metro station for more than 25 years.

Created by artist Richard Talbot in the late 1990s, the artwork is now looking as good as new following the completion of the project.

Richard, a professor of contemporary drawing at Newcastle University, was also there to give the work his seal of approval.

Metro operator Nexus carried out the restoration work as part of a recent improvement project at six Metro stations - West Monkseaton, Cullercoats, Hadrian Road, Chillingham Road, Manors and Longbenton.

The coloured glass at West Monkseaton was first installed as part of the Art on Transport Programme in 1998.