The paintings, which had been 'hidden away' in the Mayor's Parlour at Skegness Town Hall and formed the backdrop of the famous 'Skegness is So Bracing Posters, have been renovated with financial support of the Heritage Lottery Fund. They were unveiled at their new home at Café Dansant in the Tower Gardens Pavilion by the Mayor of Skegness, Coun Trevor Burnham ahead of the citizen awards presentations and the reopening of the facility to the public. For the full story see this week's Skegness Standard newspaper...
. Jolly Fisherman paintings unveiled
Skegness Mayoress Jane Byford, Deputy Mayor Coun Billy Brookes and Mayor Coun Trevor Burnham at the unveiling of original renovated Jolly Fisherman paintings in Skegness. Photo: JPI Media
. Jolly Fisherman paintings unveiled
Skegness Mayor Coun Trevor Burnham unveils the paintings. Photo: JPI Media
. Jolly Fisherman paintings unveiled
The paintings had been 'hidden away' in the Mayor's parlour at the Town Hall. They are now on display on the wall of Café Dansant in the Tower Gardens Pavilion, which is the council's new home. Photo: JPI Media
. Jolly Fisherman paintings
Paintings on display with Skegness Mayoress Jane Burnham, Mayor Coun Trevor Burnham and Deputy Mayor Coun Billy Brookes. Photo: JPI Media
1. Jolly Fisherman paintings unveiled
Skegness Mayor Coun Trevor Burnham unveils the paintings. Photo: JPI Media
2. Jolly Fisherman paintings unveiled
The paintings had been 'hidden away' in the Mayor's parlour at the Town Hall. They are now on display on the wall of Café Dansant in the Tower Gardens Pavilion, which is the council's new home. Photo: JPI Media
3. Jolly Fisherman paintings
Paintings on display with Skegness Mayoress Jane Burnham, Mayor Coun Trevor Burnham and Deputy Mayor Coun Billy Brookes. Photo: JPI Media
4. Honoured Citizen
John Byford's name has been added to the plaque displaying Skegness' Honoured Citizens Photo: JPI Media