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£7,135
raised of £60,000 target by 138 supporters

    Weʼve raised £7,135 to Complete the bronze of King George in Ramsgate Harbour

    Funded on Tuesday, 11th January 2022

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    In 2018, local artist, acclaimed sculptor and musician Dominic Grant began an incredible life-size sculpture of King George IV to celebrate the 200th Royal anniversary of Ramsgate Harbour, the only Royal Harbour in Great Britain.

    Dominic donated his time creating this magnificent statue as a labour of love, for the town he grew to love, which will overlook the harbour to be enjoyed for generations to come.

    Tragically Dominic did not live to see his stunning creation finished and installed, though bar a few final touches, the clay was completed ready for moulding.

    Dominic passed away suddenly from an aneurysm in November 2020, leaving his family, friends and an army of fans devastated. But knowing his love of his art and his passion of this statue, his family have continued to realise his dream. His wife Julie, children Luke, Sophie and Sophie’s artist boyfriend Matt, along with Dominic’s new baby Grandson Stanley, lovingly completed the sculpture.

    We need your help to raise £60,000 to fund the bronze casting, site groundworks, plinth and the statue’s many journeys to complete the works, in order that this incredible piece of artwork can be proudly displayed in its rightful place overlooking the Royal Harbour.

    Actress and resident of Ramsgate - Brenda Blethyn, has pledged a generous donation & her support to ensure her love of Dominic’s work and her home town has the recognition it deserves.

    Please take a moment to watch this video of Dominic’s family honouring his dream and preparing the statue to be handed over for completion.

    Please donate whatever you possibly can.

    Thank you so much

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    • Royal Harbour 200th Anniversary Committee2 years ago
      Royal Harbour 200th Anniversary Committee

      Royal Harbour 200th Anniversary Committee

      2 years ago

      Thank you so much for all of your support. This page has now closed. How ever you can continue to donate here - https://gofund.me/f176f0ea

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    • Royal Harbour 200th Anniversary Committee3 years ago
      Royal Harbour 200th Anniversary Committee

      Royal Harbour 200th Anniversary Committee

      3 years ago

      Please watch 💙 https://youtu.be/yVmNTI9izCw

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    4 years ago

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    Supporters

    138

    • Gemma

      Gemma

      Dec 5, 2021

      Really hope this campaign comes to fruition as a testament to Dominic's brilliant work - he was much loved and will always be missed by the people of Ramsgate and all who met him

      £40.00

    • Joan Lee

      Joan Lee

      Oct 5, 2021

      Wonderful…..

      £5.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Sep 24, 2021

      £40.00

    • Stanley Hougham

      Stanley Hougham

      Sep 22, 2021

      As the local sculpture spent so much time on this, I am delighted to help out in his memory.

      £50.00

    • John Sanders

      John Sanders

      Sep 8, 2021

      As a proud Ramsgatonian I wish I could afford more !

      £100.00

    • Hector Weldon

      Hector Weldon

      Sep 2, 2021

      We should encourage more statues like this.

      £40.00

    • Petra Eilander

      Petra Eilander

      Aug 26, 2021

      Let's make Dominic's dream come true

      £15.00

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