Kidderminster's Great Wall new heritage board unveiled

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A brand-new heritage board has been unveiled for Kidderminster's renowned Great Wall.

The Heritage Opportunities Group and the Kidderminster Civic Society, in collaboration with local historian Michael Loftus, have come together to provide a heritage information board for the designated Grade II listed site.

This project was made possible through grants provided by Councillors Tracey Onslow, Nathan Desmond, and Kevin Gale.

The Great Wall stretches 310 meters in length and reaches 11 meters at its tallest point.

The decorative panels were designed by sculptor William Mitchell, who incorporated Astec and Eastern influences into his work.

Constructed in 1972, the wall was built by the Kidderminster company George Law Ltd.

Peter Vale and Bob Perkins, who attended the unveiling, recalled the construction process and the challenges they encountered while working with the panels created by William Mitchell.

During the unveiling of the heritage board, Deputy Mayor Shazu Miah emphasised the importance of Kidderminster celebrating its heritage.

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