Margaret Thatcher Statue – The Unveiling Ceremony – Grantham

I have been a Trustee and Director for Grantham Museum for five years. In that time Grantham Community Heritage Association – the Charity which runs the Museum – has been working hard to create a legacy to Baroness Margaret Thatcher. Born and raised in Grantham, she was the first female Prime Minister of Great Britain. Our ambition turned to reality when the statue, which was originally destined for the City of Westminster, became available after the council rejected plans for the statue to be placed there.

Working in partnership with South Kesteven District Council and the Public Memorials Trust, negotiations finally brought the statue to Grantham. On the 30th of May 2022  a wonderful unveiling took place to commemorate the life and achievements of Grantham’s most prominent daughter. I was delighted to attend with my fellow Directors, to see the many years of hardwork and fundraising finally come to fruition.

Special thanks must go to Ivan Saxton, who brought the statue to the town via the Public Memorials Trust, to Father Cradduck of St Wulframs Church, as well as to Sir Graham Brady – Chairman of the 1922 Committee – for attending on behalf of the Conservative Party.