Paul Allan’s artwork honours the memory of the victims and also reminds people of reasons that the mining community of Burradon was unique and living had a special spirit which created unbreakable bonds between families and friends. The artwork will be an enduring legacy and will remind future generations of children of their mining heritage.
Finally, the members of the Burradon and Camperdown Forum (“Forum”) deserve recognition for their efforts during the past 13 years and their commitment to reviving and preserving the village’s mining heritage. The Forum worked on the project for three years and raised the £5,500 to commission the artwork and the medals the children received as memento of the event.
The memorial event also reminds people of the importance of partnership and the success of the events is attributable to the efforts of all the parties involved, The Forum, school and the church which proves that community spirit is alive and flourishing in the village.