Three locations have been chosen for the first northern memorial to Holocaust victims.

And the memorial sculpture, made up of over six million buttons, will find its permanent home here in Kirklees.

But the final position for the memorial will only be determined after more talks, including a meeting early next week.

The University of Huddersfield, Greenhead Park and Huddersfield New College are options for the permanent home for Antonia Stowe’s “6 million +” installation.

The memorial has brought community groups, colleges and schools across Kirklees together to add their own tribute to the outdoor sculpture.

But there’s more to be done and interested parties can contribute ideas about the permanent siting on October 15 at Huddersfield Art Gallery, in a meeting running from 6pm to 7.30pm.

Among those taking part in the consultation are the Pakistani Youth Forum, who want events to be planned to promote the sculpture.

A spokesman said: “No matter how good the sculpture is, after a while people will stop noticing it so it needs to have a purpose, it needs to have events and activities around it.”

Artist Antonia Stowe pictured in the maze
Artist Antonia Stowe pictured in the maze

The original inspiring piece was made up of well over six millions buttons and was housed initially at Huddersfield Art Gallery.

The redesigned piece will be the first Holocaust memorial for the North England and reside permanently in one of the three locations in Huddersfield.

Ideas generated by groups over the summer will be shared at Tuesday’s event with artist Antonia Stowe.

Other supporters, including 89-year-old Holocaust survivor Iby Knill, will be there to offer advice.

Groups working on the project include students from the Huddersfield University, Sycamore Grange Intergenerational Group, Huddersfield Town of Sanctuary, Womencentre, Huddersfield New College students, Roma children and parents at Old Bank School, Mirfield, Pakistani Youth Forum, Huddersfield, and Young Batley.