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La Pierre Mag Miner Memorial

Wallonie

La Pierre Mag Miner Memorial

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La Pierre Mag Miner Memorial

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Location: Blegny, Liège, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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June 29, 2026

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The La Pierre Mag monument is an expressive work of art on a roundabout not far from the historic Blegny mine. The sculpture symbolizes the "magical" black stone (coal) and shows the silhouette of a miner at work. As it is placed in the public street space, it reminds every passer-by in everyday life of the deep-rooted mining identity of the entire region.

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September 29, 2026

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The sculpture by Liège artist Roger Lenertz depicts the silhouette of a hard-working miner underground. The name La Pierre Mag symbolizes the black "magical" coal that shaped the life and identity of the entire region for centuries.

Personal connection: The figure depicted bears the name Henri. This is the father of Paul Bolland, former governor of the province of Liège, who inaugurated the monument in 2004 in honor of the miners.

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December 23, 2025

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The miner in this work, created by Liège sculptor Roger Lenertz, has a name: Henri. We know this because "miner Henri" was the father of Paul Bolland, who was provincial governor at the time of the unveiling in 2004 on his 65th birthday. Naturally, it must represent all the miners of Blegny, even if it's "miner Henri."

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