Part of a mural by the guerrilla graffiti artist Banksy has been removed from a property in Lowestoft.

In August 2021, the stealthy street artist visited the east coast while on his 'Great British Spraycation'. Over several days, Banksy left his mark in Great Yarmouth, Gorleston, Lowestoft, Outlon Broad, Cromer and King's Lynn.

But what has become of other artworks in the area left behind by the world-renowned street artist?

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Lowestoft and Oulton Broad

North Norfolk News: The seagull mural on Katwijk Way in August 2021. Picture - India Johnson-EvansThe seagull mural on Katwijk Way in August 2021. Picture - India Johnson-Evans (Image: India Johnson-Evans)

In Lowestoft, a part of the Katwijk Way seagull was removed on Tuesday evening. The work was left on the side of a privately-owned block of flats, and it has been said it could make between £1m and £3m at auction.

At the beginning of the year, the skip - which was featured as part of the mural - was removed following concerns it was being used for flytipping.

North Norfolk News: Work to remove the Banksy seagull mural in Lowestoft took place at night. Picture - Oliv3r Drone PhotographyWork to remove the Banksy seagull mural in Lowestoft took place at night. Picture - Oliv3r Drone Photography (Image: Oliv3r Drone Photography)

Last January, the child and sand castle piece on London Road North, Lowestoft, was sold for a reported £2m at auction.

The piece is set to return to Suffolk in June, where it will be displayed as part of the Urban Frame: Mutiny in Colour exhibit at Moyse's Hall Museum, Bury St Edmunds, from June 3 to October 1.

North Norfolk News: The child artwork on London Road North was sold in January 2022 for a reported £2m. Picture - Julie MartinThe child artwork on London Road North was sold in January 2022 for a reported £2m. Picture - Julie Martin (Image: Julie Martin)

The Rat on Deckchair on North Beach was vandalised the day after being confirmed as being by the artist. It was covered with a protective screen to prevent further vandalism and remains in situ at North Beach.

North Norfolk News: The rat lounging in the sun remains in place on Lowestoft North Beach. Picture - Emma-lei LonghurstThe rat lounging in the sun remains in place on Lowestoft North Beach. Picture - Emma-lei Longhurst (Image: Emma-lei Longhurst)

Elsewhere, in Nicholas Everitt Park in Oulton Broad, the boat component of the All the Same Boat piece had to be removed over flooding concerns due to its position blocking a drain. The mural remains in place, covered by a protective screen.

North Norfolk News: The metal 'boat' part of the mural left in Nicholas Everitt Park, Oulton Broad was removed shortly after the artwork was created. Picture - PAThe metal 'boat' part of the mural left in Nicholas Everitt Park, Oulton Broad was removed shortly after the artwork was created. Picture - PA (Image: PA)

New viewing platforms were installed for the public to have a safe vantage point to view and photograph the artwork.

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston

On Admiralty Road, Great Yarmouth, Banksy worked through the night to create a scene of two people dancing at a bus stop while a man plays the accordion. 

The piece remains on display, covered in Perspex on the side of a private property.

North Norfolk News: The dancers and accordion player remain under protective glass on Admiralty Road, Great Yarmouth. Picture - NewsquestThe dancers and accordion player remain under protective glass on Admiralty Road, Great Yarmouth. Picture - Newsquest (Image: Newsquest)

Inside the Merrivale Model Village, the artist left a miniature thatched stable with the words "Go Big or Go Home" scrawled on the side.

The previous owners of Merrivale Model Village sold the miniature artwork for £1m at auction, and a replica has been installed inside the attraction.

North Norfolk News: The 'Go Big or Go Home' Banksy left at Great Yarmouth's Merrivale Model Village was sold for £1m. Picture - NewsquestThe 'Go Big or Go Home' Banksy left at Great Yarmouth's Merrivale Model Village was sold for £1m. Picture - Newsquest (Image: Newsquest)

In Gorleston, the Banksy piece depicting a drinking man pumping up a rubber dinghy to the point where it flies away, with two children thrown into the air along with it, was removed due to local sensitivities.

The piece appeared close to the spot where in 2018 three-year-old Ava-May Littleboy died after she was thrown from an exploding inflatable.

North Norfolk News: The Banksy piece, originally left by Gorleston Yacht Pond, is currently undergoing restoration work. Picture - NewsquestThe Banksy piece, originally left by Gorleston Yacht Pond, is currently undergoing restoration work. Picture - Newsquest (Image: Newsquest)

Great Yarmouth Borough Council confirmed the artwork is in the hands of a restoration company and will be returning to the borough for public display.

On Gorleston seafront, the design of an arcade crane that was left on the wall inside a shelter remains a popular attraction.

North Norfolk News: The crane mural on Gorleston seafront now sits behind protective glass. Picture - Des SpeedThe crane mural on Gorleston seafront now sits behind protective glass. Picture - Des Speed (Image: Des Speed)

Cromer

The Banksy Cromer crabs remain in place on a sea defence close to Cromer Pier. It has been covered with a protective coating to protect it from deliberate damage or attempted artwork to cover it.

However, the artwork is not protected from the elements and now is showing signs of wear.

North Norfolk News: The Cromer crabs Banksy, pictured in 2021. Picture - Sue EdwardThe Cromer crabs Banksy, pictured in 2021. Picture - Sue Edward (Image: Sue Edward)

King's Lynn

Banksy left behind an ice cream cone and tongue placed on the statue of the Victorian inventor and town mayor Frederick Savage on London Road. The adornments were removed before the identity of the artist was unveiled.

But the cone has returned to the statue, and the district has no plans to do anything with the piece.

North Norfolk News: The ice cream cone and tongue placed on the statue of the Victorian inventor and town mayor Frederick Savage in King's Lynn were removed before the artwork was verified. The cone has been returned to the statue. Picture - BanksyThe ice cream cone and tongue placed on the statue of the Victorian inventor and town mayor Frederick Savage in King's Lynn were removed before the artwork was verified. The cone has been returned to the statue. Picture - Banksy (Image: Banksy)