The mermaid at the Students' Union, Birmingham University

            Sculpture Trail,  University of Birmingham April 2017.

William James Bloye
(1890–1975) Mermaid Fountain.
Bronze and stone, 1961
Mermaid Square, the Guild of Students
This exuberant and impressive fountain is a
sculptural version of the mermaid from the
University coat of arms, created originally for
the precursor of the University of Birmingham,
Sir Josiah Mason’s Science College.
The joyful figure offers a warm, welcoming
reception to all. Her face is smiling, her arms
outstretched and her body curves up to the
sky. Perhaps she is simply amused at what is
going on around her, being situated directly
outside the student bars!
The mermaid is riding bronze stylised waves
on top of a layered bowl, shaped like a scallop
shell with bronze lily flowers. Birmingham
sculptor William Bloye designed both this
fountain and the mermaid relief on
the exterior of the Guild of Students.
   

Taken on: April 3, 2017

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