Dartford Rolling Stones legends Mick and Keith immortalised in bronze at Bellway scheme
They may not be rolling but they are definitely Stones!
Iconic band members Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have been immortalised in bronze and unveiled in their hometown of Dartford, Kent.
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The £130,000 statues, created by sculptor Amy Goodman, were funded by house builder Bellway London as part of its 711-home Copperhouse Green development in the town.
The scheme sits between Lowfield Street and Central Park and is regenerating the former Dartford Brewery and a derelict retail parade. It is also set to include a new café and microbrewery, when it is finished, earmarked for 2028.
Jamie MacArthur, regional planning director at Bellway London, said: "We are proud to be part of the Dartford community and are committed to the regeneration of the town centre.
"This involves not only providing much-needed new homes but also funding other projects which help raise the profile of the area and make it a better place to live.
"This brilliant piece of public art celebrates Dartford’s links to two of the biggest icons in rock and roll history and is a wonderful example of what can be achieved when businesses, local authorities and the community work together on regeneration projects."
The pair, represented in mid-performance, were officially unveiled on August 9 in a ceremony led by the leader of Dartford borough council Jeremy Kite, Amy Goodman and Keith Richards’ granddaughter Ava Richards.
Kit said: "I’d like to thank Bellway London for funding this fantastic sculpture, and of course Amy Goodman, who has created an eye-catching celebration of Dartford’s modern history. Amy has contributed to the character of our town and created a landmark that will last for generations."
Mick and Keith were born and raised in Dartford and went to Wentworth primary school. They later met at Dartford railway station where a conversation about music led to them answering an advert by Brian Jones for bandmates to form a new group called 'The Rolling Stones'.
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