King's Pinky Finger Ring Monument Revealed In Cornwall.

King's Pinky Finger Ring Monument Revealed In Cornwall.

The statue is made from an old moped tyre.

Residents of Pool in Redruth, Cornwall have erected an unusual monument to commemorate this weekend's coronation of King Charles. The strange statue, which consists of a street bollard fitted with a 1970s Yamaha Passola tyre, pays homage not only to the new king but also to the old days of Cornwall where people could happily ride stolen motorbikes around footpaths and parks without a care in the world.

The monument, which reportedly cost £10,000 to organise, is a striking resemblance to the King's pinky finger, which has had a signet ring fitted on it since the 1970s. The monument has been met with mixed reactions from locals, with some finding it quirky and amusing, while others are less impressed.

Sue's moped.

Sue Sharp, a resident of Pool, had a rather unique take on the monument, saying: "I think the tyre came off the old moped I had stolen from my back garden! Those yobs drove it around the mining lanes for days before I found it smashed up down by Crofty Mine."

On the other hand, Ruben Roberts II, from Tehidy said: "The thing I love about the statue the most is that it is made from a reclaimed tyre, which is better than it going to the dump!"

It's clear that the statue is controversial, with some finding it an eyesore, while others appreciate the link to Cornwall's past. But what do you think? Do you like the statue or do you find it a waste of money? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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