Sandsend woman's sculpture marks 50th anniversary of Boulby Mine, near Whitby

By Duncan Atkins
Published 16th Jun 2021, 14:22 BST
The miners statue sits at the bait table with representations of the type of equipment used in the early days of mining at Boulby.The miners statue sits at the bait table with representations of the type of equipment used in the early days of mining at Boulby.
The miners statue sits at the bait table with representations of the type of equipment used in the early days of mining at Boulby.
An impressive sculpture marking the 50th anniversary of the Boulby mine in East Cleveland has been unveiled today.

Designed by Sandsend artist Katie Ventress and constructed at her Hinderwell studio close to the mine, the sculpture includes a statue of a miner carrying the type of equipment used in the early days of mining at Boulby.

The miner sits at a replica 'bait table’ made of laser-cut stainless steel with a map of the mine to help visualise the site, and there is also seating alongside the statue.

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The sculpture to mark 50 years since mining began at Boulby - as well as the third anniversary of its transition to become the world’s first producer of the unique multi-nutrient polyhalite- is sited opposite the mine on the Cleveland Way National Trail.

Boulby General Manager Andrew Fulton and artist Katie Ventress sit alongside the miners statue which forms a major element of the sculpture.Boulby General Manager Andrew Fulton and artist Katie Ventress sit alongside the miners statue which forms a major element of the sculpture.
Boulby General Manager Andrew Fulton and artist Katie Ventress sit alongside the miners statue which forms a major element of the sculpture.