The design is inspired by the humble fish finger. This teatime treat was tested in Southampton in the 1950’s by Clarence Birdseye. They proved so popular that on the 26th of September 1955 the Fish Finger was officially launched by Birdseye. Hannah Jayne Lewin’s design shows a delicious fish and chip cone wrapped in newspaper and topped with ketchup. Look carefully at the newspaper for some fun ocean puns!
Auction
Following an eight-week art trial across Southampton and Cowes, we invite you to join us for the grand finale as we auction our Lighthouse sculptures, both large and small. Join Natasha Raskin Sharp, our auctioneer, best known for appearing on TV shows such as Bargain Hunt, as we raise funds for Southampton Hospitals Charity to support Southampton Children’s Hospital.
Hosted at Southampton International Boat Show on Friday 20 September 2024, you can join us on the night or watch the live-stream from the comfort of your sofa. Tickets to attend are limited. The reserve for each Lighthouse sculpture is expected to start from £3,000, so be prepared for some competitive bidding!
You must register in advance to be able to bid on the night. Registration details will be sent to you closer to the time, upon receipt of a Registration of Interest form, using the link below.
TIMINGS
Live and Online Auction:
- 6:30pm – Arrival of guests (Live Auction)
- 7:30pm – Auction commences
- 10:30pm – Event closes
Money raised at auction will raise funds for Southampton Hospitals Charity to support Southampton Children’s Hospital to:
- Invest in cutting-edge equipment and technology
- Fund ground-breaking medical research
- Transform environments to create child-friendly spaces
