Picture by Roger Bamber 31 May 2006 : Spanish sand sculptor Sergio Ramirez carves a Roman figure , one of 200 sculptures by 60 sculptors from all over the world on the theme of the rise and fall of the Roman empire. The vast display using 10,000 tons of sand at Black Rock on Brighton seafront opens to the public on 1 June until 10 September 2006 , Picture by Roger Bamber 31 May 2006 : Spanish sand sculptor Sergio Ramirez carves a Roman figure , one of 200 sculptures by 60 sculptors from all over the world on the theme of the rise and fall of the Roman empire. The vast display using 10,000 tons of sand at Black Rock on Brighton seafront opens to the public on 1 June until 10 September 2006