The idea for a sculpture

Hughenden Reach is a recent property development, constructed by the Town & Country Housing Group and located in the area of Tovil, near Maidstone, Kent. 
Due to its proximity to the Loose Stream and the River Medway, it is not surprising the area had a large number of paper mills. The mills ceased operation in the 1980s and some of which included the Great Ivy Mill, Hayle Mill, Upper Tovil Mill, Lower Tovil Mill and Bridge Mill.
Using this aspect of the areas industrial heritage and working on the theme of ‘paper’ and ‘water’, the key objective is to create an artwork that will celebrate the history and heritage of the area while also making it engaging for the current residents of Hughenden Reach.

The Royal Paper Mill public house sign