Some of the dozen wooden benches meticulously etched with iconic images associated with Llangollen as part of a special Town Council project have been installed at various locations today (Thursday).
A group of dedicated community artists spent months decorating the benches using pyrography, which is the art of burning a design into the surface of the wood using a special tool.
The project was made possible thanks to a funding contribution from the Commuted Sums scheme and Llangollen Town Council partnered with The Little Learning Company to carry it out under the guidance of expert tutor, Dr Victoria Ward.
The beautiful work celebrates the local landscape, wildlife, landmarks, history and heritage and include depictions of St Collen's Church, the International Pavilion, a steam train at Llangollen Station, Plas Newydd, Pontysyllte Aqueduct, Llangollen Wharf, the Chainbridge and Llangollen town bridge.
Others celebrate the library and Town Hall, music, theatre, dance, cinema and performance as well as reading and poetry.
It is hoped that QR codes can be added to each bench so that people can map out a course to walk around town to admire them.
Of the 12 benches created, 11 replace ones the town council agreed to take over from Denbighshire County Council, one extra for between the Town Hall and library building, which represents the various users of both buildings celebrating reading, writing, dance, music, theatre, performing, and cinema, as well as the swifts nesting in the town hall.
Further benches are located at Wern Road, Donkey Hill, Upper Willow Hill, Fron Bache and the pathway between Berwyn station platform and the Chain Bridge.
The Town Council say they are keen to hear the community's thoughts on whether more benches in the area would be welcomed and, if so, suggested locations.
Members of the business community or individuals are also welcome to sponsor a bench.
* Please address enquiries to deputytownclerk@llangollentowncouncil.gov.uk
A Town Council spokesperson said: "The response from the community so far has been fantastic, with people welcoming the replacement of old dilapidated or missing benches, but also for them to be so unique and special and representing with the pyrography is an added bonus.
"The Town Council would love for the benches to become a sort of treasure hunt, where people can enjoy walks to find all the benches and spot the hidden images on the bench legs."
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