Project Partners

The Coldstones Cut was a collaborative project between the following organisations:-

Hanson logo
Hanson is one of the largest suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry and part of the Heidelberg Cement Group.

Nidderdale Visual Arts logo
Nidderdale Visual Arts is a community group formed in 2004 involved in developing a higher profile for the visual arts in Nidderdale, and supporting both professional and amateur artists.

Nidderdale Plus logo
Nidderdale Plus is a community regeneration partnership which supports economic and community development and encourages local communities to take greater ownership in shaping their future.

Harrogate Borough Council logo
Harrogate Borough Council has provided technical and management support to the project, overseeing the construction process and financial management.

Other organisations which provided practical advice and help are:-

The Henry Moore Foundation
The University of Leeds - Yorkshire Quarry Arts Project
Bewerley Parish Council

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The Coldstones Cut in pictures

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Principal photographer: Paul Harris
Additional photography: Steve Colbourne

The Coldstones Cut in pictures

Coldstones Cut in the making

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut in the making

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut in the making

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut in the making

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut in the making

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut in the making

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut in the making

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut in the making

Always wear a helmet on-site!

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut in the making

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut in the making

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut in the making

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut Launch Event

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut Launch Event

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut Launch Event

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut Launch Event

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Coldstones Cut Launch Event

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Coldstones Cut Launch Event

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Views from the Coldstones Cut

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Information panel at the Coldstones Cut

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

What a view!

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

Wildlife at the Coldstones Cut

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

360º views from the Coldstones Cut

Photo credit Paul Harris, 2010

The Coldstone Cut at dawn

Photo credit Steve Colbourne, 2010

The Coldstone Cut at dawn

Photo credit Steve Colbourne, 2010

The Coldstone Cut at dawn

Photo credit Steve Colbourne, 2010

Up comes the sun

Photo credit Steve Colbourne, 2010

The Coldstone Cut at dawn

Photo credit Steve Colbourne, 2010

The Coldstone Cut at dawn

Photo credit Steve Colbourne, 2010

The Coldstone Cut at dawn

Photo credit Steve Colbourne, 2010

The Coldstone Cut at dawn

Photo credit Steve Colbourne, 2010

Coldstones Cut December 2010

photo credit Bob Orange

Coldstones Cut December 2010 (2)

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Coldstones Cut December 2010 (3)

Photo credit Bob Orange

Coldstones Cut December 2010 (4)

Photo credit Bob Orange

Coldstones Cut December 2010 (5)

Photo credit Bob Orange

Dawn on the shortest day of the year, December 2010

Photo credit Bob Orange, 2010

Dawn on the shortest day of the year, December 2010

Photo credit Bob Orange, 2010

Dawn on the shortest day of the year, December 2010

Photo credit Bob Orange, 2010

Holly Wilson the 10,000th visitor
The trophy!
The team at the Bruntwood Award. Photo credit Paul Harris
The Bruntwood, Arup Arts and Business Award 2011. Photo credit Paul Harris
The Bruntwood, Arup Arts and Business Award 2011.
Visitors 4th May 2011

copyright Anthony Greenwood, 2011

Visitors 4th May 2011

Copyright Anthony Greenwood, 2011

The Coldstones Cut Book

copyright Paul Harris,2011

The Coldstones Cut May 2011

Photo credit Anthony Greenwood, May 2011

Cuban Lift at the Coldstones Cut June 2011

Cuban Lift the famous band which specialises in playing music from South America using a mixture of traditional instruments such as pan pipes, bongos and rain sticks and contemporary flutes and guitars, at the Coldstones Cut. The band then went on to play at the Old Workhouse in Pateley Bridge to draw an end to the very successful North Yorkshire Open Studios event.

Photo taken by Biddy Noakes

The Cuban Lift June 2011

Photo taken by Biddy Noakes

The Working Quarry

Photo credit Bob Orange 2011

Coldstones Cut illuminated December 2011
The Coldstones Cut in December 2011