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| Back in Grimsby - the precious memorial statue returned home earlier today |
GRIMSBY'S Fishermen’s Memorial Statue has been returned to St James’ Square as the transformation of this key public space reaches its final stages.
The memorial had an early-morning journey today as it was brought back to the square and lifted carefully into position.
Designers of the new-look public area have realigned its position slightly with the fisherman facing towards the Minster.
Since it has been away, it has also received a spruce-up, with preservation and cleaning work undertaken by its creator, Lincolnshire-based artist Trevor Harries.
Says Gill Ross, the chairperson of the Friends of Grimsby Fishermen’s Mission: "To have the statue is an opportunity for us all to be reminded of those who risked their lives for our national dish."
It is reckoned that more than 800 people and families in North East Lincolnshire have, or have had, connections with the fishing industry and other nautical jobs.
Echoing her words Port Missioner Susan Brown, comments: "Fishing remains one of, if not, the most dangerous peacetime work.
"This memorial reminds us all of the risks to life and limb faced by every fisherman after leaving the safety of harbour.
"The now mostly retired fishermen of Grimsby were all too keenly aware that, each time they went out, it could be their last journey."
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