About Bob Smith

Bob Smith was born in Newcastle, Northumberland in 1951. Educated in local schools until 15 years of age, Bob spent his early working years in heavy industry as a Millwright, later moving into the construction business. At the age of forty Bob founded his own business slating and tiling the roofs of Northumberland.

Bob was introduced to rock climbing in his early twenties and quickly became one of the leading UK figures, and dominated the sport in his own area for many years, producing more than 300 new rock climbs and throwing down a gauntlet for young aspirants which has only recently been taken up.

Bob's artistic ability, the practical skills acquired during his working life and the deep appreciation of nature learnt during endless days climbing in the Northumbrian coutryside have combined to create the beautiful sculptures illustrated on this site.