The Miner, Market Avenue, Ashton-under-Lyne
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The Miner, Market Avenue, Ashton-under-Lyne
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 25 Jul 2021
One of a series of small sculptures by artist Peter Walker that was installed along the length of Market Avenue in October 2008 in the lead-up to the re-opening of the Market Hall. The sculptures draw on the town’s history whilst enhancing the street scene for visitors to Ashton bringing a smile to people’s faces and surprising passers-by. This one features a coal miner breaking through the surface and emerging onto the pavement.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.487767
Longitude
-2.092496