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Title
Welcome Home
Date
1997 or before
Medium
bronze
Measurements
H 170 x W (?) x D (?) cm
Accession number
FY7_AC_S009
Acquisition method
commissioned by by Lofthouse of Fleetwood Ltd (owners of Fisherman’s Friend) and Wyre Borough Council
Work type
Statue
Owner
Wyre Borough Council
Custodian
Wyre Borough Council
Work status
extant
Unveiling date
1997
Access
at all times
Inscription description
ERECTED AS A TRIBUTE TO FAMILIES OF FLEETWOOD FISHERMEN WHO HAVE DOWN THE YEARS SHARED THE DANGERS AND UNCERTAINTIES OF THE INDUSTRY. AROUND THIS SPOT FAMILIES HAVE GATHERED FOR GENERATIONS TO WELCOME HOME THEIR MENFOLK FROM THE SEA.
