The sign that welcomes
people to the middle of King’s Lynn had slipped into disrepair. It had not featured in its customary location outside the museum of True’s Yard for in excess of 12 months. However, it has been given new life and unveiled for the public by former councillor Sir Jeremy Bagge.
If visitors are impressed by the restored picture of a fishing vessel, this could lead to an increase in interest for sign printing in King’s Lynn. Paul Richards, a local historian, pointed out that the year is an important one for the museum. Dr Richards told the Norfolk Eastern Daily Press:
“The sign welcomes people into King’s Lynn and is a work of art in its own right. It calls people to our museum and it’s a call to our rich heritage.”
During the autumn of 2014, the sign was not in great shape. Suffering from rot and peeling, it was judged necessary to take it down. Illustrator and painter Bob Larking seized the chance to transform the condition of the sign.
Mr Larking was honoured to take on the restoration work using the old design. He pointed out that he feels public art is of importance. Further, he admitted that he has been moved by the warmth of local people towards the work of art.