The Rescue - Sengennedd, Caerphilly, Wales. - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

On the centenary of the Senghenydd mine disaster on 14 October 2013, a new National Mining Memorial was unveiled within a dedicated garden: It takes the form of a sculpture depicting a miner leading another to safety.

Senghenydd Mine Disaster - The history of Senghenydd, is the saddest of any town in the British Isles. The Universal Colliery in this small Welsh village was only open for 30 years and two disasters claimed 520 coal miners lives.

"October 2013 saw the opening of the new Welsh National Mining Memorial and Universal Colliery Memorial Garden in Senghenydd.
The bronze sculpture entitled ‘The Rescue’ was designed and made by sculptor Les Johnson.
The ceramic name tiles for the Memorial Wall were made at a series of community and school workshops during November 2012. These were led by ceramic artists Ned Heywood and Julia Land from Chepstow and involved all the local Primary Schools of the Aber Valley.
The ceramic pavers documenting each national colliery disaster in Wales were also made by Ned and Julia at their workshop." Text Source: (visit link)

Universal Colliery Memorial Garden - Opening Times:
Winter Opening 1st October – 28th February 9am until 4pm
Summer Opening 1st March – 30th September 9am until 6pm

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Rescue Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Les Johnson Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 14 October 2013 Materials used: Bronze Location: Welsh National Mining Memorial and Universal Colliery Memorial Garden in Senghenydd.

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