PEOPLE are being invited to bring small mementoes from a coastal village to be incorporated into an 80-metre mosaic that will cover an unloved section of seawall.

The North York Moors National Park Authority is preparing a section of Robin Hood’s Bay sea defences before artwork is mounted on the wall towards the end of this year.

It will feature a large mosaic which is being created by artist Ruth Wilkinson in her studio at Pateley Bridge. The work is being funded through the Coastal Communities Fund as part of the Sea Life, See Life project.

It will be made up of numerous hand-glazed pottery tiles mounted on boards that will be fixed to the seawall.

The park authority is inviting people to come and help paint the seawall on Wednesday, June 22 in preparation and bring along small mementoes of Robin Hood’s Bay finds such as coins, fossils or stones that the artist can incorporate into some of the tiles.

The final designs will depict an image of the village as well as following key themes and historical references in the 160 million-year history of Robin Hood’s Bay, from the dinosaur era through to the heyday of smuggling and notable points in the RNLI’s history.

The mosaic is due to be completed and installed in November.

Emily Watson from the North York Moors National Park said: “Local businesses and villagers have been heavily involved in the design of the mosaic which will turn a blank wall into a vibrant, inspiring piece of art that will create a great impression as visitors make their way into the village.

“The incorporation of people’s mementoes will personalise the artwork even more and add further interest alongside the artist’s interpretation of the village’s history.”