A historical monument will soon be unveiled in its new home.
The bust of Norman Nicholson which gazed down on readers at Millom Library for almost 40 years has been moved.
Nicholson is moving with the library from St George’s Road to its new home at Millom Community Centre on Salthouse Road.
A statue of the 20th century Cumbrian poet who lived and wrote about the small industrial town will be unveiled in a short ceremony on Wednesday April 26 at noon.
He wrote about people, places and concepts which were familiar in his home town but also had universal importance, making his work relevant to audiences to this day.
The bust, which was such a significant feature of the former building, is the work of the sculptor Joan Palmer and was originally unveiled in 1984, when the event was attended by Nicholson himself.
Attended by the Deputy Mayor of Millom Councillor Simone Faulkner, the Chair of the Norman Nicholson Society Charlie Lambert, Millom Library’s Outreach Officer Rachel Haroulis and pupils from Millom School, the bust will be re-unveiled following the move.
The unveiling will feature one of Nicholson’s poems, read by a pupil from Millom School.
Mr Lambert said: “The old library was very important to Nicholson; in fact part of his schooling took place in that building. The library’s location has changed but Nicholson’s legacy is stronger than ever and I’m delighted that he is being celebrated in this way.”
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
The Norman Nicholson Society is currently engaged in a project to buy and renovate Nicholson’s old house in Millom. Details of the project can be found at www.normannicholsonhouse.co.uk.
There is more on the work of the Society at www.normannicholson.org.
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