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A statue of a Roman God which sits atop Sheffield’s Lyceum Theatre has been taken down to be assessed for structural damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The statue was found to be rusting in a recent condition report and was taken down at around 9am this morning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Bates, Operations Director of Sheffield Theatres, said: “We are very fond of Freddie as he is a key visual of the building which we all know so well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We’re glad we are able to action the results of the report to keep our building in utmost condition, whilst honouring an icon of our city’s famous skyline.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Freddie”, who is based on the Roman God Mercury, has crowned the theatre since its creation by Wendy Wall in 1990. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The current statue is a 12ft replica of the figure which stood on top of the theatre in the 19th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

David Heugh, Chairman of the Sheffield Lyceum Theatre trust, added: “Having looked out at this wonderful vantage point overlooking the city for so many years we are delighted to give ‘Freddie’ the care and consideration such an iconic statue deserves.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is expected the statue will return to its home at the top of the theatre when a full assessment of its condition has taken place. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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