The iconic Grim and Havelock statue has arrived at Grimsby’s Fishing Heritage Centre following a major restoration project.
The statue, which once stood in the heart of Grimsby, was created by artist Douglas Wain-Hobson and was officially unveiled to the town on May 19, 1973. For almost three decades it stood outside the Grimsby Institute on Nun’s Corner before it was removed as a result of repeated instances of vandalism.
Louth-based benefactor Will Hennessy recently joined forces with The Equality Practice, the organisation responsible for arranging the repairs, to help fund the vital work which has seen the sculpture restored to its former glory.
Grim and Havelock is now on display as part of the Fishing Heritage Centre’s ‘The Greatest Story Never Told’ exhibition. According to The Equality Practice, the project aims to celebrate inclusion and reimagine the of Grim and Havelock from a modern perspective. Jill Wilson, Director of The Equality Practice, explained that “the legend helps us understand the value of community, whether born here or travelled here, this is our town.”
The statue will remain on display at the gallery until Tuesday 30 June. It will then be moved to it’s new permanent home, although exactly where this will be remains unclear.
