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Title
Miners' Memorial
Date
1998
Medium
silicon bronze
Measurements
H 180 x W 126 x D 67 cm
Accession number
LE67_BV_S002
Acquisition method
commissioned by North West Leicestershire District Council
Work type
Statue
Owner
North West Leicestershire District Council
Custodian
North West Leicestershire District Council
Work status
extant
Unveiling date
19th April 1998
Access
at all times
Signature/marks description
underneath the inscription, to the left: J.HOLMES DREWRY; to the right: LE BLANC FINE ART
Inscription description
incised on left face of 'piece of coal', beneath miner's right foot: This memorial is dedicated to all / miners of Leicestershire who gave their / lives winning the coal / Unveiled on the 19th April 1998 / by David Taylor M.P.