Sanctuary

Built to Burn. Designed to Heal

An extraordinary artwork by David Best

A Covid memorial for the nation…

In May 2022, a unique commemorative public memorial will come to Nuneaton & Bedworth, the birthplace of George Eliot and home to the country’s largest Armistice Day Parade. Sanctuary will stand as an unforgettable temporary structure, offering a moment to commemorate the nation’s loss during the Covid-19 pandemic, to mark the rebirth, recovery and regeneration of the whole community.

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Latest news

Polaroid of Beth and Maeve

Sanctuary Community Diaries

Our Learning and Participation team, Beth (Head of Learning and Participation), Maeve (Assistant Producer) and Rosie (Producer) have been working on the ground in Nuneaton and Bedworth since October 2021. …

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A huge wooden structure burning

Tickets now available for Sanctuary Burn

Join us at sunset on the evening of Saturday 28 May for the spectacular finale of Sanctuary Location: Miners’ Welfare Park, Bedworth, CV12 9HH Open to the public from 21 – …

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