Barton Cleethorpes CRP is proudly celebrating the Railway 200 anniversary with a striking new public art project along the Barton line. ‘Railway 200: Art Along the Line’ is community led and supported by funding from East Midlands Railway (EMR) and the Community Rail Network (CRN), and has transformed station spaces with unique artwork created by local artists.
The project breathes new life into stations along the route with hand painted works by local artist, Nikita Spires at:
- Grimsby Docks Station featuring a huge, vivid mural illustrating the enduring connection between the railway and Grimsby’s rich fishing heritage. The artwork highlights the town’s historic link with Edward Watkin, the visionary railway pioneer who brought the railway to Grimsby and Cleethorpes, and captures the lasting influence the railway has had on the town’s identity today.
- Stallingborough Station now features two revitalised brick waiting shelters, adorned with artwork depicting both historic and modern-day Stallingborough.
- Great Coates Station boasts a charming trompe l’œil, cleverly recreating the look of the original ticket booth doorway and window, long since bricked up.
- Cleethorpes Station’s ticket office is home to a large mural showcasing the station’s platforms and trains that have graced the line throughout its history. This is replicated at New Clee Station on weatherproof boarding ensuring it is visible from the train.
Meanwhile, at Barrow Haven, two pieces of artwork by local resident Richard Summerfield show some of the stunning rural scenery in North Lincolnshire. These pieces were submitted as part of our art competition held earlier this year, and are now proudly on display at the station. More winning entries are being added to this beautiful exhibition along the line, throughout the year, so why not have a trip out on the Barton line to see it for yourself? you will not be disappointed!