Berlin Wall demolished 20yrs ago.
The version of the ‘Wall’ that started life in 1961, was in fact not a wall but a 96 mile barbed wire fence.
The anniversary of the momentous occasion of its destruction is celebrated in 'Wallwork' at the Alexandra Gallery, Lancaster from 3rd to 15th July
Opening times Monday - Friday 9.00 - 5.00

The version of the ‘Wall’ that started life in 1961, was in fact not a wall but a 96 mile barbed wire fence. However, after this incarnation proved too easy to scale, work started in 1962 on a second fence, parallel to the first but up to 100 yards further in. The area in between the two fences was demolished to create an empty space, which became widely known as "death strip" as it was here that many would-be escapers met their doom. The strip was covered with raked gravel, making it easy to spot footprints, it offered no cover, was mined and booby-trapped with tripwires and, most importantly, it offered a clear field of fire to the armed guards – who were instructed to shoot on sight.(from http://www.berlin-life.com/berlin/wall)
(image from http://forget-me.net/images)

Alexandra Gallery, Alexandra Building,Bowerham Road, Lancaster LA1 3JD, 01524 384384