Kes statue approved near former home of author Barry Hines in Barnsley

Danielle Andrews
By Danielle Andrews
Published 20th Feb 2023, 10:56 BST
Updated 20th Feb 2023, 10:56 BST
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Plans have been approved for a statue close to the site where Kes was shot in Hoyland Common.

The 2m tall statue, of Billy Casper holding Kes, will be constructed on Hoyland Road, facing the former home of Barry Hines, author of A Kestrel for Knave upon which the film was based.

The sculpture will be made of matte black powder coated steel.

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One comment was received by Barnsley Council in support of the scheme, stating that the sculpture ‘will be fantastic for the Hoyland Common residents and its an honour to have the Kes sculpture in Hoyland Common’.

The 2m tall statue will be constructed on Hoyland Road, facing the former home of Barry Hines, author of A Kestrel for Knave upon which the film was based.The 2m tall statue will be constructed on Hoyland Road, facing the former home of Barry Hines, author of A Kestrel for Knave upon which the film was based.
The 2m tall statue will be constructed on Hoyland Road, facing the former home of Barry Hines, author of A Kestrel for Knave upon which the film was based.

A report by BMBC planning officers states that the site has been ‘specifically chosen due to the close proximity of Barry Hines’ former home at 78 Hoyland Road.

‘Additionally, there are other filming locations in close proximity – the most notable being the former (now closed) Casper’s fish and chip shop which is named after the main character of the film, Billy Casper.’

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