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| Banksy artwork removed from old electrical shop in Lowestoft | Banksy artwork removed from old electrical shop in Lowestoft |
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| The property on London Road North in Lowestoft was taken off the market when Banksy confirmed a mural was his | The property on London Road North in Lowestoft was taken off the market when Banksy confirmed a mural was his |
| A Banksy mural is being removed from a building in Lowestoft. | A Banksy mural is being removed from a building in Lowestoft. |
| The work, which depicts a child with a crowbar next to a sandcastle and paving slab, appeared on the side of an old shop in the town in August. | The work, which depicts a child with a crowbar next to a sandcastle and paving slab, appeared on the side of an old shop in the town in August. |
| Workmen were at the scene on Sunday cutting it out of the wall. | Workmen were at the scene on Sunday cutting it out of the wall. |
| The former electrical shop was on the market for £300,00 when the work appeared, but was re-listed for £500,000 after Banksy confirmed his East Coast "spraycation". | The former electrical shop was on the market for £300,00 when the work appeared, but was re-listed for £500,000 after Banksy confirmed his East Coast "spraycation". |
| The Banksy has been removed from the side of an empty shop in Lowestoft | The Banksy has been removed from the side of an empty shop in Lowestoft |
| The former Lowestoft Electrical store was up for sale at the time Banksy visited the site in August | The former Lowestoft Electrical store was up for sale at the time Banksy visited the site in August |
| The elusive street artist claimed responsibility for 10 pieces of work in Suffolk and Norfolk during the summer. | The elusive street artist claimed responsibility for 10 pieces of work in Suffolk and Norfolk during the summer. |
| Taxi driver Rob Hook has been watching the builders at work in London Road North and Regent Road. | Taxi driver Rob Hook has been watching the builders at work in London Road North and Regent Road. |
| "Yesterday they put a lintel in and cut the wall above it - now they've [strengthened] both sides with wood and framing," he said. | "Yesterday they put a lintel in and cut the wall above it - now they've [strengthened] both sides with wood and framing," he said. |
| "Now they're busy cutting the wall around it... the whole section of wall with the mural on it." | "Now they're busy cutting the wall around it... the whole section of wall with the mural on it." |
| The artwork was put on the back of a low-loader, but its destination is unknown | The artwork was put on the back of a low-loader, but its destination is unknown |
| In a statement, East Suffolk Council said: "We have spoken with the landlord of this property who has confirmed the artwork is being removed." | In a statement, East Suffolk Council said: "We have spoken with the landlord of this property who has confirmed the artwork is being removed." |
| It said it did not have any further details about the matter. | It said it did not have any further details about the matter. |
| The artwork, along with three other murals near the railway station, in a park and on the beach, has drawn crowds to the town. | The artwork, along with three other murals near the railway station, in a park and on the beach, has drawn crowds to the town. |
| The council had covered it with a Perspex screen after Banksy confirmed it was genuine. | The council had covered it with a Perspex screen after Banksy confirmed it was genuine. |
| Miles Barry, chairman of Easterly Artists, said he was concerned about its removal and final destination. | Miles Barry, chairman of Easterly Artists, said he was concerned about its removal and final destination. |
| "If it's being removed to be displayed in a more prominent location within the town in an artistic context then that's lovely," he said. | "If it's being removed to be displayed in a more prominent location within the town in an artistic context then that's lovely," he said. |
| "If it's because the owner realised having it in location adds £200,000 to the value of the property but having it for auction… it could possibly fetch a great deal more - then that's a different situation." | "If it's because the owner realised having it in location adds £200,000 to the value of the property but having it for auction… it could possibly fetch a great deal more - then that's a different situation." |
| "It's a great shame - it's not just about the painting on the wall... there's a social comment there about resources." | "It's a great shame - it's not just about the painting on the wall... there's a social comment there about resources." |
| The BBC has attempted to contact the landlord of the building for comment. | |
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