The statue, which has been paid for and funded by ex-miners and the community, was unveiled at a special ceremony in Shirebrook’s Market Place.
Designed by sculptor Peter Walker, the statue commemorates the area’s mining history and pays tribute to all those who died between 1896 and when the pit closed on April, 30 1993.
Along with the official unveiling, a three-course meal was held at Shirebrook Welfare, on Central Drive, to thank organisers, supporters, and committee members from across the community.
A buffet was also put on by the Shirebrook Welfare team for hundreds of supporters on the day of the unveiling.
The ceremony included a march featuring Shirebrook Miners Welfare brass band, along with a series of speeches from organisers, and a grand unveiling of the art work.
Take a look at the weekend’s events in pictures, as residents paid their respects to the area’s fallen miners and walked the streets with the Derbyshire area NUM banner.
5. Part of history
Residents gather by the statue to have a closer look. Photo: ASBC Heritage & Conservation Specialists
6. Crowds flocked to the market place
Hundreds of residents and supporters gathered in the market place to support the unveiling. Photo: ASBC Heritage & Conservation Specialists
7. Hundreds attended
Drone footage from the unveiling, shared by Lee Retallic. Photo: Lee Retallic