A Rich Seam - Mining Statue

Sculptor Laurence Edwards is creating this iconic art to commemorate our mining heritage. Led by @myDoncaster, @DoncasterMuseum, supported by @DonnyCollege

[A Rich Seam - Mining Statue @miningstatue]

Visit Laurence Edwards recent blog to see images of him at the quarry carving niches into the stone. Ready for the bronze portraits. https://t.co/CJfIus1OGd

[A Rich Seam - Mining Statue @miningstatue]

Thanks to all who have supported this amazing campaign to create the first Mining Statue in Doncaster Town Centre. Thanks to the generosity and support of each and every backer, Mayor @MayorRos has been able to unlock funding to make the campaign a huge success!

[Ros Jones - Mayor of Doncaster @MayorRos]

Support the campaign to create Doncaster’s @MiningStatue. The campaign ends on Mon 10th Dec! From £2 to £200, pledge what you can here. It all counts! https://t.co/BADC2UuqLv @Spacehive @MyDoncaster #Doncaster #doncasterisgreat #fundraising #coalmining #culture #statue

[A Rich Seam - Mining Statue @miningstatue]

Tune into @sinefm now to hear all about the plans for our mining statue

[A Rich Seam - Mining Statue @miningstatue]

It was great to see the mining statue on @itvcalendar this week. If you missed it you can watch it here https://t.co/kWaS4SrQFG

[A Rich Seam - Mining Statue @miningstatue]

A big thank you to @UnipartRail for your pledge of £1000 to help fund the making of a @miningstatue for Doncaster that has been designed by international sculptor Laurence Edwards. https://t.co/cAFm3xLX8A

[A Rich Seam - Mining Statue @miningstatue]

Only 13 days left to reach the fundraising target to build a @MiningStatue for Doncaster. If you want to show your support, now is the time to add your online pledge at Spacehive. https://t.co/TMPawYdEhm #YourDN1

[A Rich Seam - Mining Statue @miningstatue]

@LindseyKelk as an original Doncastrian would you support our crowdfunding campaign to build an iconic piece of public art in your home town? The design has been created by international artist Laurence Edwards with inspiration from local miners. https://t.co/TMPawYdEhm

[A Rich Seam - Mining Statue @miningstatue]

@MrNMellors Could you make a pledge to support our crowdfunding campaign to raise money to build a piece of public art that will share Doncaster's mining heritage with future generations? https://t.co/TMPawYdEhm

[A Rich Seam - Mining Statue @miningstatue]

@JeremyClarkson We want to make an iconic sculpture inspired by Doncaster's mining heritage, designed by international artist Laurence Edwards. Can you support our crowdfunding campaign to help make this happen? https://t.co/TMPawYdEhm

[A Rich Seam - Mining Statue @miningstatue]

@MrMajKhan @DioceseofSheff @DonnyCollege @ianrmayer @revdstevens @Mr_Yorkshire @XPschool It was a great way to start the day. I'm so glad we were given the opportunity to speak about the crowdfunding campaign to help raise the money to build a piece of public art that will help share Doncaster's mining heritage with future generations. https://t.co/TMPawYdEhm

[A Rich Seam - Mining Statue @miningstatue]

@JohnParrMusic Could you make a pledge to support our crowdfunding campaign to raise money to build a piece of public art that will share Doncaster's mining heritage with future generations? https://t.co/TMPawYdEhm

[A Rich Seam - Mining Statue @miningstatue]

@BangBangRomeo Could you help us raise money for a piece of public art in your home town? We are crowdfunding to make a mining statue that shares Doncasters mining heritage with future generations. Please pledge online at https://t.co/TMPawYdEhm

[A Rich Seam - Mining Statue @miningstatue]

@markryan243 as an original Doncastrian would you like to support our crowdfunding campaign to build an iconic piece of public art in your home town? The design has been created by international artist Laurence Edwards with inspiration from local miners. https://t.co/TMPawYdEhm

[A Rich Seam - Mining Statue @miningstatue]

@brianblessed as the son of a miner from Mexborough, would you support our crowdfunding campaign to build a mining statue for Doncaster? The design is by sculptor #LaurenceEdwards and built on local stories. See more info here https://t.co/TMPawYdEhm #BIGlove

[A Rich Seam - Mining Statue @miningstatue]

@MannaDoncaster @DioceseofSheff @DonnyCollege Thank you for sharing if anyone would like to make a pledge online they can at https://t.co/TMPawYdEhm

[DoncasterArtFair @DoncasterFair]

The Stats for #Doncaster #art fair are in. 33 visual artists, 5 countries , more than 100 artworks sold for more than £3500 pounds, close to 500 visitors. Host venues more than doubled their takes on the day, Some first time exhibitors. Thanks to all participants @VisitDoncaster

[Doncaster Chamber @DNChamber]

We're supporting the crowdfunding of Doncaster's mining memorial to celebrate our rich mining heritage made by hard working men and women. See the story at https://t.co/psLlc9gGdb and pledge your support. @MyDoncaster @miningstatue @Doncaster Museum @MayorRos @castindoncaster

[Kevin Rodgers @DenizenKev]

Please give generously for the #doncastersminingstatue which is being crowd funded by @miningstatue to create a lasting piece of public art to mark our Borough's mining heritage https://t.co/01yFklbM7i find out more at https://t.co/qXLNOXz5JV #doncasterisgreat

[A Rich Seam - Mining Statue @miningstatue]

See the design for Doncaster's @miningstatue - designed by internationally acclaimed sculptor Laurence Edwards - at the @DoncasterFair on 16 Sept at @No7Rr Find out more about the art fair at https://t.co/s26puur3LX