Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, Spalding’s historic war memorial has been ‘unveiled’ after £210,000 worth of works.
Designed by Sir Edward Lutyens, who was also the architect behind The Cenotaph in London, the 1922 built installation has been extensively cleaned and repaired.
It was re-opened by Coun Henry Bingham, South Holland District Council’s portfolio holder for assets, on Tuesday (November 4).
Tim Skelton, from the Lutyens Society, spoke about the history surrounding the memorial and also at a talk with the Spalding Gentleman’s Society that evening.
Coun Bingham, said: “The completion of this work marks a proud moment for our community. The Lutyens Memorial is a powerful symbol of sacrifice and remembrance, and its restoration ensures that it will continue to stand with dignity for many years to come.”
Coun Elizabeth Sneath said: “I’m delighted to see the memorial fully restored and ready to welcome visitors once again. This project reflects our deep commitment to preserving Spalding’s heritage and ensuring that future generations can continue to reflect and remember in this special place.”
A round up of some of the remembrance events in the area is here.
