Alan Carr's unwanted cement animal scultpures mean so much to our family
The sale of cement sculptures from Alan Carr's Scottish castle has sparked nostalgia for the family of the original creator, James 'Pim' Beveridge. The sculptures, known as the Branxton Menagerie, were auctioned off after the castle changed hands.
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The story highlights the intersection of celebrity property ownership and local cultural heritage, illustrating how personal history is often tied to physical objects.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Giancarlo Rinaldi South Scotland reporter Clare Stephens The Branxton Menagerie has special meaning for the descendants of James "Pim" Beveridge who was involved in its creation The sale of the unwanted cement sculptures from Alan Carr's castle in the Scottish Borders meant more to Clare Stephens than most.
Some of her fondest memories are of visiting the creations at their original home in Branxton in Northumberland.
That is because her grandfather, James "Pim" Beveridge, helped his boss John Fairnington to make them for his disabled son Edwin.
And, although she was unable to secure any of them at auction, Clare said her family had been proud of the level of interest they attracted when they were sold earlier this summer.
The Branxton Menagerie was a popular visitor attraction for decades before it was sold to the previous owners of Ayton Castle in 2021.
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