Mining Doncaster

Mining Doncaster A Mining Statue for Doncaster

Doncaster is proud of its mining heritage. For decades it was the lifeblood of many of our communities. We want to recognise that fact with a piece of iconic art - right in the heart of our town - which the people of Doncaster can call their own.

We’re excited to have international artist Laurence Edwards at the helm of this project. Laurence has been commissioned by Doncaster Council to design a distinctive sculpture drawing on the memories of our former miners and their families and capturing their experiences of living and working in the borough’s mining villages.

The sculpture will celebrate our mining history and the immense spirit of our communities while looking forward to the future to capture the hearts and imaginations of future generations.

Laurence has already met hundreds of local people – the meetings have extra significance as Laurence has sculpted the portraits of people from mining communities in wax whilst they told their stories, an incredible and moving experience for both parties. These will be later cast in bronze and hopefully be a part of the figurative, bronze mining statue.

The final design will be revealed at the ‘A Rich Seam’ exhibition that will take place at Frenchgate shopping centre. You can view Laurence’s drawn designs and a 10ft mock-up of the final design from Monday 2nd July to Saturday 28th July. 10am – 4pm (closed Sundays).

The funds to make the sculpture will be raised via crowdfunding,

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A Rich Seam Exhibition by Laurence Edwards / <span itemprop="startDate" content="2018-07-09T00:00:00Z">Mon 09 Jul</span> to <span  itemprop="endDate" content="2018-08-04T00:00:00Z">Sat 04 Aug 2018</span> <span>(4 weeks)</span>A Rich Seam Exhibition by Laurence Edwards / Mon 09 Jul to Sat 04 Aug 2018 (4 weeks)

Visit the free exhibition at Frenchgate from 9th July to see the unveiled design of a sculptural tribute to the mining communities of Doncaster. International artist Laurence Edwards will share the developing ideas fo...

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Volunteer to support the A Rich Seam Exhibition / <span itemprop="startDate" content="2018-07-06T00:00:00Z">Fri 06 Jul 2018</span>Volunteer to support the A Rich Seam Exhibition / Fri 06 Jul 2018

Would you like to volunteer to support the A Rich Seam Exhibition? We are looking for people who have time during the day and who would like to help share information with people who visit the Exhibition. The ex...