Great Yarmouth Waterways Sculptures

"Have you met Jim, George and Bill?


A sculpture trail of exciting temporary commissions have been

unveiled across the Venetian Waterways and Boating Lake,

which helps to tell the story of those who built the unique

grade II listed park between 1926-1928.

Created by local artist Spadge Hopkins in partnership with

regional charity Access Community Trust, who are custodians

of the unique 7 acre park in Great Yarmouth, the symbolic

artworks immortalise the 127 local men who originally

constructed the attraction as part of a relief work scheme

for the local unemployed following the First World War."


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Sculptures on the Waterways

“When I learnt of the history of the restored Venetian Waterways I was inspired to create these men to celebrate the heritage of the project and to form the basis and focus for future art for the benefit of Great Yarmouth’s community and visitors”


Spadge Hopkins