Public art: The Celebration

Designer: Graham Ibbeson

Location: New Square, West Bromwich (about half way between Costa Coffee and Nandos).

Depicts three former West Bromwich Albion football players Brendon Batson (born 1953), Laurie Cummingham (1956-89) and Cyrille Regis (1958-2018). They were known as The Three Degrees. It was unveiled in May 2019. They played for WBA during the 1970s and '80s, when black footballers were yet to be fully accepted in the game. Their appearance, led to it being accepted to have black players in professional football.

The Celebration in New Square, West Bromwich (January 2024). Photography by Elliott Brown

The Celebration in New Square, West Bromwich (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

The Celebration in New Square, West Bromwich (August 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown