A sculpture created by a teenager has been installed in a Calderdale pub to mark its second anniversary.

Harry Bradley – a 19-year-old self-taught welder and fabricator – was commissioned by The Royal Oak in Sowerby Bridge to create the sculpture, to mark the pub’s second anniversary since it was taken over by Linzi and Mark Hibbert.

The sculpture – an oak tree – features around 280 metal leaves and is made of corten steel.

Harry’s mum, Shari, said the sculpture took around seven months to complete.

Mark and Linzi Hibbert took over the Royal Oak in Sowerby Bridge in September 2024.

placeholder image — Mark and Linzi Hibbert took over the Royal Oak in Sowerby Bridge in September 2024.

Speaking about the newly installed sculpture, Mark and Linzi said: “Harry’s done an amazing job – we are so proud to showcase his talent here.

“If this sculpture’s remembered in years to come, it’ll be his work, and we’re honoured to show it off.”

They added: “We’d also like to say a special thank you to Harry’s parents, Shari Bradley and Phillip Bradley, who joined us to have their photograph taken alongside the sculpture – it means the world to have their support.”

The Royal Oak pub dates back to at least 1799, and re-opened in September 2024 following a refurbishment.