The destiny of a remarkable 1970s mosaic, commemorating the Queen’s Silver Jubilee, hangs in the balance. Positioned on a wall slated for demolition amidst the sweeping redevelopment of Grimsby’s Freshney Place, which includes the construction of a new cinema, the future of the artwork remains ambiguous. Passionate pleas from almost 1,200 individuals have been voiced through a petition to save this piece of our local heritage. North East Lincolnshire Council, while engaged in discussions with the Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society, continues to weigh up potential resolutions for the mosaic’s preservation. The artwork was crafted in 1977, marking the 25th anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne, and the civic society has been spearheading the campaign for its preservation. Society Secretary, Sue Milsom, expressed her dismay, noting the uniqueness of such pieces from this period that celebrated the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. The council announced that the wall bearing the mosaic must be removed as part of the redevelopment, as it will serve as the entrance to the new Parkway cinema. However, assurances have been made that high-resolution photographs will be taken for historical preservation and potential future reproductions. Whilst the final fate of the mosaic remains uncertain, Ms Milsom remains hopeful of a positive outcome.
This story was adapted by The Lincoln Post from original reporting by www.bbc.com.
