If you go down to the woods today

You're sure of a big surprise.

On the track to Oakhill Woods there are 2 giant dragonflies standing on tall posts.  

I had noticed the dragonflies perches were different but then met someone who explained they were designed on Goole's water towers known as the salt and pepper pots.  Furthermore they are aligned with the two towers.

 

Deep into the woods is another surprise, a giant newt whose design is inspired by the Tom Puddings.  These were 'trains' of barges that carried coal.  

You can see the bow of the boat in his face and the barges of coal make up his body.  

 The metallic oblongs on his back reflect irridescent colours in the sunlight.  

And best of all - they all stayed still while I took photos!