Two eye-catching murals celebrating local history and wildlife have been unveiled in Bridlington as part of a £125,000 council regeneration project.
Two colourful, eye-catching murals have been painted on the side of buildings in Bridlington as part of a £125,000 regeneration project.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council commissioned the huge murals, which depict aspects of the town’s rich history and local wildlife. The artworks are part of a wider scheme that includes making improvements to the nearby Westgate Park in the Old Town and to Harbour Road to encourage more visits.
One striking artwork shows a ship caught in the Great Gale, the infamous sea tragedy of 1871. This is painted alongside gannets, a puffin, and a lobster on the side of a building in Prince Street, located right on the harbour.
A second wall painting features the Gansey Girl, representing fishermen’s wives from years ago. This appears alongside images of the nearby Priory Church, a jackdaw, and a swallow on the side of a shop in High Street, in the Old Town.
The murals have already generated significant interest within the community and beyond. Even before their completion, they attracted visitors from out of town, fuelled by widespread social media attention. One dedicated person travelled more than 100 miles from Oldham in Greater Manchester just to see them.
Pupils from local primary schools have also been on visits to meet the artist who made them.
Councillor Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said:
"These stunning murals are a real celebration of Bridlington’s history, heritage and local stories. They have already attracted a lot of attention for the town, which is fantastic. They are a shining example of the new investments we have made to enhance Westgate Park and Harbour Road to make them even more pleasant and inviting for residents and visitors."
The murals have been created by professional artist Sam Porter, of Mural Minded. Both artworks have taken him around four weeks to paint, working from designs he created using ideas put forward by local residents.
He is currently making the finishing touches to the Old Town piece.
Artist Sam Porter said:
"The reaction has been massively positive. The amount of nice comments and people coming to look at the murals while I’ve been painting them has been amazing. And I’ve seen so many posts about them on social media, almost daily."
As part of the broader scheme, the council has carried out a series of improvements to Westgate Park in the Old Town. These changes are designed to make the area safer, more welcoming, and a place where people can stay a while and enjoy the surroundings.
A new footpath has been created to run through the park, and benches have been positioned on either side, to encourage visitors to pause, relax, and take in the space.
More improvements will follow in the coming months, with the installation of new lighting, funded in a partnership with Bridlington Town Council, and CCTV cameras.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council stated that these measures will play a key role in preventing anti-social behaviour while giving people a greater sense of safety and confidence to spend time in the park, both during the day and in the evening.
Additionally, benches have been installed along Harbour Road to encourage people to sit a while and soak up the unique atmosphere of the historic fishing port. From these seats, visitors can also enjoy clear views of the new harbour mural.
All the works have been funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered by the council’s regeneration and funding team, to ensure lasting benefits for the community and visitors alike.
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