Brownhills's iconic Jigger statue spotted donning Union Jack after hundreds of flags erected on its island
The iconic Jigger statue in Brownhills is now donning a Union Jack cape just days after hundreds of St George's Crosses were erected in the area.
A captivating photo, taken by Express & Star photographer Tim Thursfield, shows 40-foot stainless-steel figure on a central roundabout in Brownhills in the centre of a sea of flags covering the island with a large Union Jack draped over his back.
The £70,000 statue, which was created by sculptor John McKenna and unveiled in 2006, commemorates the town’s coal-mining heritage and honours miners’ sacrifices.
Its nickname recalls Jack “Jigger” Taylor, a local miner killed in a 1951 roof collapse, after a public naming contest.
Visible for miles, the striking sculpture has become a prominent landmark and symbol of community pride, though some questioned its cost and bold appearance.
