Publication Date: 23-08-2023 09:00
Rolling Stones statues funded by Bellway London unveiled in Dartford
Statues of Rolling Stones icons Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have been unveiled in their hometown of Dartford.
Bellway London has funded the £130,000 bronze statues as part of the planning agreement for its 711-home Copperhouse Green development in the town.
Created by sculptor Amy Goodman and entitled ‘The Glimmer Twins’, the figures portray the band’s lead singer Sir Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richard mid performance.
The statues have been installed at One Bell Corner and were officially unveiled on Wednesday 9 August in a ceremony led by the Leader of Dartford Borough Council Jeremy Kite, Amy Goodman and Keith Richards’ granddaughter Ava Richards.
Both Mick and Keith were born and raised in Dartford, attending Wentworth Primary School in the town. After going their separate ways, 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.
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.”
Councillor Kite, Leader of Dartford Borough Council, 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.”
Bellway London is building 711 homes at Copperhouse Green, on land between Lowfield Street and Central Park. The scheme is regenerating the site of the former Dartford Brewery and a derelict retail parade and will also include a new café and microbrewery when completed. The development was launched to the public in January 2020 and is due to be finished in 2028.
For more information about Copperhouse Green, visit https://www.bellwaylondon.co.uk/new-homes/thames-gateway/copperhouse-green or call 01322 772480.
