Sports Direct set to move into former M&S building
Sports Direct are set to move into the M&S building in Great Yarmouth. Picture: James Bass - Credit: Archant
After attracting thousands of visitors, a contemporary art gallery has moved out of the former home of Marks & Spencer in Great Yarmouth to make way for retail giants Sports Direct.
The Sports Direct store will open next year. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire - Credit: PA
Original Projects, a Great Yarmouth-based arts organisation, has captured the imaginations of residents in the town since it moved into the premises in King Street seven months ago.
The gallery has staged a variety of exhibitions which have showcased the way in which contemporary art can be linked to Great Yarmouth.
Co-director of the gallery, Kaavous Clayton, said he was delighted with how popular his exhibitions have been.
Kaavous Clayton and partner Julia Devonshire who set up the art gallery in the former M&S building. Picture: Joseph Norton - Credit: Archant
"The response we have had from everyone has been amazing," he said.
"The location in the town centre was ideal but it's time for us to find a new base."
Mr Clayton said nearly 5,000 people had been through the gallery's doors but he had returned the keys to the venue last week to allow Sports Direct to move in.
The Annotated Reader exhibition which comprised of 281 texts showcasing a unique snapshot of what hundreds of inspiring and creative people throughout the world are preoccupied with in 2018. Picture: Joseph Norton - Credit: Archant
It is hoped the art gallery will reopen at a new premises within six months.
Sports Direct announced in July this year it would be moving into the former M&S store in 2020 replacing the store at Gapton Hall Retail Park.
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An official opening date for the store is yet to be announced.
