Four new sculptures have been installed in an Arnold park to celebrate the town’s rich history with visitors.
The wooden carvings have been created and placed in Arnot Hill Park to tell the story of key points in the history of the local area.
The sculptures have been created from a beech tree that was felled in the park in 2024.
They have been created by artist Peter Leadbeater, who has worked with Arnold Local History Group, the Friends of Arnot Hill Park and other local heritage enthusiasts to identify themes for the sculptures.
The sculptures celebrate the history of early Arnold, the Luddites, the town’s mill and industry.
Each sculpture has a QR code attached to it, where you can find out more information on the council’s website about each of these themes.
How long before they are all vandalised ? It is Arnold after all.