Work has officially begun on the first of two major murals planned for Bridlington, marking the start of a project designed to celebrate the town’s history and coastal identity.
Artist Sam Porter is set to start work on the wall facing Bridlington Harbour behind Prince Street, located on the former McDonald’s building, which has since been converted to Goat bar.
The mural is the first phase of a wider scheme that will see two large artworks created on specially prepared walls near the harbour and Bridlington’s historic Old Town.
The project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and aims to bring colour and heritage storytelling to prominent areas of the town.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) said feedback gathered from local residents highlighted a strong desire for the murals to showcase key aspects of Bridlington’s heritage. Suggested themes include the harbour and fishing industries, alongside well-known local figures such as the Gansey Girl and the Barrow Boy, as well as Bridlington Priory and the town’s diverse sea life.
The murals are being designed and created by Yorkshire artist Sam Porter, from Mural Minded, who specialises in large-scale public artworks that reflect local communities and their history.
Once completed, the murals are expected to become eye-catching landmarks, celebrating Bridlington’s past while enhancing the appearance of the harbour and Old Town areas for residents and visitors alike.
