Stamford Civic Society installs welcome sign in Horseshoe Lane

A new sign welcoming tourists to Stamford has been put up.

A metal arch which says ‘welcome to Stamford’ now hangs between the Cosy Club and the back of the Jobcentre building in Horseshoe Lane.

Stamford Civic Society, which is behind the plans and footing the bill, hopes the sign will be seen by visitors who arrive from the train station and bus station, and those who park in Cattlemarket or Bath Row.

The sign, which was put up today (Thursday, January 30), was designed by art and design students from Stamford College.

It features white lettering and the town crest in full colour.

“This is a truly community effort, aimed at enhancing our beautiful town’s attraction to our many visitors,” commented Ursula Jones, chairperson of Stamford Civic Society. “We have managed to achieve this without any public funding and we are now gifting it to the town council to ensure its future protection.”

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