Artist and designer James Mayle will begin work on a large scale mural this week to celebrate the history of Lincoln’s Brayford Pool and waterfront.
James from Balderton near Newark impressed the Lincoln Creates Fund panel with his proposal for a large scale mural. It will go along the wall at the Brayford underpass, which leads from the waterfront into the city centre.
It will have a contemporary twist based on the historical imagery from Lincoln’s heritage during the 18th and 19th centuries.
James is starting his artwork on Thursday, April 4. It should take about two weeks to complete.
The concept drawing for the mural in the Brayford underpass.
James was given a grant of £2,870 from the fund which aims to encourage artists, business and landowners to work together on new, innovative visual arts projects to enhance the city centre.
He is among five artists and creatives to be awarded one of the first grants from the Lincoln Creates Fund.
The fund is a Lincoln BIG initiative delivered in collaboration with the Lincoln Cultural Arts Partnership and supported by Visit Lincoln.
Lincoln BIG is also supporting a community engagement day for the project. It also liaised with Lincolnshire Highways to secure permission for James to paint the area. Lincoln BIG has also helped with the erection of barriers whilst painting is underway.
Lincoln Creates Project Manager Sue Bell said: “We loved James’ concept and we are delighted that he has been able to work on his ideas with the owners of the nearby Royal William IV pub.
“The dramatic mural will have a contemporary twist, based on the historical imagery from Lincoln’s heritage during the 18th and 19th centuries and also links to King William IV and his service in the Royal Navy.
“The overall maritime theme of James’ concept perfectly reflects the heritage of this part of the city.”
Photo: Ian Paterson
Lincoln BIG Chief Executive Sarah Loftus added: “All five of the initial projects supported by the Lincoln Creates Panel highlighted each artist’s passion and enthusiasm. They also reflected the huge diversity of art forms being created today.
“I am really looking forward to seeing James’ mural taking shape. It will really brighten-up the Brayford area, which is popular with both locals and visitors.”
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a fail to stop in Welton, Lincoln.
It’s believed a black or grey 4×4 or SUV vehicle collided with a silver Mini Cooper that was parked along Cliff Road. The incident was reported just after 3pm today.
If you witnessed the collision or have dashcam footage available, please get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 275 of 1st July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 275 of 1st July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
A snack bar in Lincoln has been told to make improvements in several areas after being given a one-star food hygiene rating.
Monks Road Snack Bar, located on 23 Monks Road, was visited by city council inspectors on May 25, 2022 and the rating was recently published on the Food Standards Agency’s website.
The standards found at the time of inspection showed that improvement was necessary in the areas of ‘hygienic food handling’ and the ‘Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building’.
It was also deemed that there was “major improvement necessary” relating to the ‘Management of food safety’.
Monks Road Snack Bar was previously given five-star ratings in June 2016 and September 2018.
The Lincolnite tried to contact the business on numerous occasions throughout the day on Friday, July 1 but the line was continuously engaged.
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