Bourne Town Hall Trust is delighted to announce funding from the Len Pick Trust, a charitable trust based in Bourne.
Funds from the Len Pick Trust will support the whole regeneration project, which is aimed at creating a centre of culture, heritage and arts within Bourne.
Within this, the grant will also allow for the reconstruction of the town hall’s clocktower, and the original Georgian clock.
The opportunity to restore the clocktower will return the architectural balance of building and restore its imposing silhouette to the centre of the town.
When complete, the original 200 year old clock will once again provide a focal point to the town with the original bell set to chime once again during daytime hours.
The original clocktower was destroyed by fire in 1932, despite the best efforts of the fire brigade who were based in the building at the time. It was an integral part of the town hall from initial construction in 1821 and for over 100 years before the fateful fire.
The original clock mechanism was made by Thwaite's & Reed, a distinguished firm of clockmakers from Clerkenwell, London.
Bourne Town Hall Trust is thankful for the support and enthusiasm for the project from the Len Pick Trust which is based in the town.
Bourne Town Hall Trust’s restoration and regeneration project is also made possible thanks to National Lottery players, with £3.3million awarded last month by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
A statement from the Len Pick Trust:
The Len Pick Trust would like to congratulate the trustees of The Old Town Hall – Bourne, for raising the funds needed to carry out the major redevelopment work on the Old Town Hall building. The Trust is pleased to have awarded a grant to support this project. At The Len Pick Trust we share your vision for a centre to support the arts for the people of Bourne, and we are delighted to have contributed to you achieving your goal. We are looking forward to watching the next phase of the project.
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