Join 'The Conversation' and let us know what you call Hitchin's iconic couple!

Hitchin's renowned steel statutes at Coopers Yard have been a feature of the town since they were unveiled in 2011.

Coopers Yard was previously the barrel making area in Hitchin, in a town that traditionally had many breweries.

The piece of art is called 'The Conversation' and the rusted steel installation depicts two coopers - barrel makers - in their traditional hats and aprons taking a rest on a bench with their dog, sitting beside two barrels.

Situated near to our town centre, they are also well-known to drivers on the A502, Paynes Park.

The pair have also been known to sport festive tinsel at Christmas, while they donned face masks during lockdown.

Responding to a picture post on our Hitchin Nub News Facebook page earlier this week, readers have nicknamed the pair 'Meghan and Harry', in a reference to the Royal couple in the news.

However, others dubbed the pair, 'Hinge and Bracket' a nod to the spoof duo of elderly musicians famous in the 1970s and 1980s, while some simply call them 'Arthur and Martha'.

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But what do you call them? And the loyal companion at their feet?

Let us know, we'd love to know!

Join 'The 'Conversation' on our Hitchin Nub News Facebook page.