The St George’s Guildhall and Creative Hub has received grant funding of £721,330 from Historic England for critical roof repairs and infrastructure upgrades,
addressing severe damp issues.
The funding will also ensure newly discovered roof timbers, removed in the 1960s, will be renovated and replaced. The renovations will provide long-term sustainability for this medieval theatre space allowing access for local people and tourists to learn more about our town’s rich history.
This will support the ambitious plans for the St. George’s Guildhall to make it an internationally significant venue as part of the £25 million Town Deal agreed with the last government.
As well as the investment into the Guildhall, Historic England has confirmed that funding worth £99,442 is also being given to Greenland Fishery House. Built in 1605-08, this Grade II* listed building is in urgent need of repairs. The building is currently in a poor state from significant structural issues, that currently make the building unusable during the winter months. The historic building will become a home for the development of musicians and composers, offering residencies, workshops, small music concerts, guided heritage tours, and events designed for local young people to discover the building’s rich history through music.
James Wild MP said:
“King's Lynn is home to many historic buildings and I am very pleased funding from Historic England will help restore and protect St. George’s Guildhall supporting our ambitious plans to transform this venue. In addition, funding for Greenland Fishery will help support educational and cultural benefits for King’s Lynn and West Norfolk.”
