King Charles Monument In Pool.
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! Th...