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Dickie Bird

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Subject(s): Dickie Bird
Sport: Cricket

Location: Barnsley Town Centre, South Yorkshire, UK
Unveiled: 30/6/2009
Sculptor: Graham Ibbeson
Material: Bronze
Status: In Situ

Inscription(s):
Inscribed on plinth: HAROLD "DICKIE" BIRD. M.B.E. O.B.E. HONS D (UNIV) LLD. Honorary Freeman of the Borough. Yorkshire C.C.C. President 2014 - 15.

Plaque 1: HAROLD 'DICKIE' BIRD. SCULPTED BY GRAHAM IBBESON. UNVEILED ON 30TH JUNE 2009.

Plaque 2: Barnsley's "Dickie Bird" Statue. An Arts in Action project. Kindly sponsored by Lady Clegg. John Edwards DL OBE. Martin Brook. Andy Bottrill. Martin Blake. Phil Coppard,.Sidney Charles Grey. Mary and Benny Robinson. Pravin and Anil Shah. University Campus Barnsley. Barnsley College. Barnsley Council [logo] Yorkshire Forward [logo].

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