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The Glass Works

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High Street, Monk Bretton

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A sculpture which celebrates the role of glassmaking in the history of Barnsley, in particular Monk Bretton, has played in glassmaking for more than 400 years, funded by the family of former chairman of glass manufacturer Redfearns. There is a nearby companion bench. The sculpture comprises of five round glass and steel towers and a surrounding laser cut steel enclosure with images of glassmaking.
Title

The Glass Works

Date

2018

Medium

glass & steel

Accession number

S71_SP_S287

Acquisition method

funded by the family of the late Dr Stanley Race

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Custodian

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

April 2018

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at all times

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Located at

High Street, Monk Bretton

S71 2PA

Located on the roundabout and seat near Jet Garage.

Artist or maker

unknown artist

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