A documentary charts an 18-year campaign to save and keep a 1960s mosaic in Kettering.
A section of the new mosaic that was created
The civic society made several failed attempts over the years to secure grants to reinstate the mosaic, but in 2020 Kettering Borough Council was awarded £1,480,000 from the government and Historic England to restore the town's historical centre.However, it transpired the mosaic had deteriorated as the original tiles were not frost-proof, and it was beyond repair.
It was decided that Oliver Budd could create a smaller version of the mosaic, measuring 3.3m by 0.9m and paid for through funds the society had raised over the years.Oliver Budd with his mosaic during filming of the documentary Monica Ozdemir, secretary of Kettering Civic Society and a long-time campaigner for the mosaic, said of the new film: "The documentary and the topics covered in it are of national interest and an excellent record of not only Kenneth Budd's importance in the art world, but also highlights Kettering's rich history."
The documentary was produced by social enterprise UK Film School, funded by Historic England and will be premiered at Kettering's Odeon Cinema on Thursday.
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