Dreams became reality as a new £120,000 statue depicting the world famous composer, conductor and pianist, Benjamin Britten, was unveiled in his birth town of Lowestoft.

The Britten as a Boy statue is officially unveiled in Lowestoft. Image: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

The 12ft bronze statue of Britten, as a boy, looking out over the sea that inspired his music in his hometown was showcased for the first time today (Monday).

The special ceremony and unveiling of the monument marked an almost five-year community campaign to install a statue near where Britten had drawn his musical inspiration from.

The official unveiling of the new £120,000 statue of Britten as a Boy in Lowestoft. Image: Mick Howes (Image:........

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