The well-known Thomas Browne sculptures are set to be moved from Norwich city centre as part of an ongoing project to redevelop Hay Hill.

This will see the 20-piece homage, installed in 2007, find a new location in Eaton Park.

This park is already part of Norwich's Art Path and the sculptures will provide an important new feature on the trail.

The sculptures have been moved to make way for redevelopment plans for Hay Hill city centre.

Those plans were shaped by public consultation that showed a need to relocate the sculpture collection to meet the transformation goals.

Yet, one large statue of Thomas Browne will still hold a prominent position in the renewed layout of Hay Hill.

Norwich Evening News: This will see the 20-piece homage, installed in 2007, find a new location in Eaton Park

Councillor Mike Stonard, leader of Norwich City Council, said: "A key aspect of our project to redevelop and improve Hay Hill was to find a new location for the Homage to Thomas Browne - it is fantastic that the sculptures will get a second lease of life in Eaton Park, where they can continue to be appreciated for years to come.

"The addition of new interpretation board in particular is something which I think will enhance these sculptures and help everyone learn a little more about one of our city’s most significant past residents."

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Helen Mitchell, chair of Friends of Eaton Park, added: "I’m delighted the Thomas Browne sculptures are coming to Eaton Park.

"It’s a mysterious, fascinating and utterly original work.

"Friends of Eaton Park are looking forward to welcoming the sculptures to Eaton Park.

"We’re already thinking about ways to link into it and into the amazing world of Thomas Browne.

"We share his passion for meadows so this will be top of our agenda."

Norwich Evening News: Stakeholders, councillors and officers involved in the project to move the Sir Thomas Browne sculptures at the site in Eaton ParkStakeholders, councillors and officers involved in the project to move the Sir Thomas Browne sculptures at the site in Eaton Park (Image: Norwich City Council)

Paths will be installed around the sculptures to ensure access for everyone, alongside an interpretative panel to share information about the work's significance and backstory.

The improvements at Hay Hill, set for a spring 2024 completion, are part of eight projects city-wide funded by a £25m government Towns Fund awarded to Norwich City Council in 2020.