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THE SCULPTURES
There are fifteen sculptures altogether, six have been commissioned by the River Colne Sculpture Trail and together with the existing sculptures they make an exciting and varied trail.
The trail runs from Milnsbridge to Eastergate, above Marsden. The sculptures are made in lots of different materials including steel, glass, aluminium and stone. One uses light, another amplifies the sounds of the valleys, others have lovely textures to feel. |
THE SCULPTURES - Milnsbridge to Linthwaite
In Milnsbridge there are five sculptures on the trail. Three of these sculptures were commissioned by the River Colne Sculpture Trail - Endless Pattern, Viaduct and Tools of the Day. They were part of the Milnsbridge Matters project which won a £50,000 Big Lottery grant through a televised vote on ITV’s Calendar news programme in November 2006.
In the town centre is Endless Pattern by Raphael Daden on Market Street. It is the centrepiece of the three ‘Milnsbridge Matters’ sculptures and is located behind the supermarket at the heart of the village. The sculpture site was refurbished with new paving stones, silver birch trees and bulbs planted. The trees as well as the sculpture are lit at night.
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 Tools of the Day by Raphael Daden is on the River Walk beside the weir in Milnsbridge. The artist carved four sculptures out of local stone whose design derived from traditional tools used in the textile industry - shuttles and bobbins.
The stone pieces serve as a reminder of objects that once formed an important part of local life.
Viaduct by Raphael Daden is the third ‘Milnsbridge Matters’ sculpture features a poem depicting the changes Milnsbridge has seen in its’ working life whilst the river remains a constant presence. The poem was written by local resident, Neil Clarkson, it is sited on the corner of Market Street and Bridge Croft.
On the bridge on Market Street is one of four River Colne signs in the valley. This one shows a kingfisher with a fish after a successful dive into the river.
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 Canal Sheep by Mike Disley, is on the canal side off Tanyard Road in Milnsbridge. These whimsical carved stone sheep were inspired by ideas from children in Milnsbridge Primary School. This sculpture was commissioned by Kirklees Council in 2003.
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 Linthwaite
In Linthwaite just, off Manchester Road on Bargate is a River Colne sign on the bridge, the kingfisher on the sign is about to dive into the river. |
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