Sheffield artist Phlegm's sleeping giants draw giant crowds
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For the past six weeks, an abandoned cutlery factory in Sheffield has become the final resting place for a group of giant mythical creatures. And thousands of people have flocked to pay their respects, queuing for up to four hours to see them. The ancient creatures are actually sculptures created by a street artist called Phlegm for the exhibition, titled Mausoleum of the Giants.
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