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Ed Sheeran Honoured with Lifetime Bronze Statue

By Clara Matthews | October 27, 2025

 

Ipswich, Suffolk — The usually quiet streets of Ipswich came alive today as thousands of fans gathered to witness the grand unveiling of a bronze statue in honour of global superstar Ed Sheeran. The ceremony, held at Christchurch Park — just a few miles from where the singer grew up — celebrated the singer-songwriter’s remarkable contributions to music and culture over the past two decades.

 

Many fans arrived before dawn, lining the pathways of the park draped in scarves reading “Thinking Out Loud Forever” and holding homemade signs that read “From Suffolk to the World.” The atmosphere was electric — part festival, part homecoming.

 

The bronze statue, standing nearly seven feet tall, captures Sheeran mid-performance — acoustic guitar slung across his chest, eyes closed, lips parted as if singing one of his soulful ballads. The artist behind the sculpture, renowned British sculptor Amelia Westbrook, said she aimed to immortalize “the moment Ed loses himself in the music — the instant that made the world fall in love with his sound.”

 

When the crimson cloth dropped and the crowd erupted into cheers, Sheeran himself appeared visibly moved. Dressed simply in a navy jumper and jeans, he smiled shyly before stepping up to the microphone.

 

> “I’ve walked these streets since I was a kid, dreaming of playing a gig at the pub down the road,” he said, his voice breaking slightly. “To be standing here, surrounded by family, friends, and so many of you who’ve supported me all these years… it’s beyond anything I could have imagined.”

 

 

 

Among the attendees were several of Sheeran’s longtime collaborators, including producer Benny Blanco and singer Anne-Marie, who both performed short acoustic sets in his honour. Local school choirs sang renditions of “Perfect” and “Castle on the Hill,” the latter drawing tears from Sheeran’s parents seated in the front row.

 

The town council confirmed that the statue will remain a permanent fixture in Christchurch Park, symbolizing both Sheeran’s roots and his global influence.

 

> “Ed’s story is one of authenticity, perseverance, and homegrown talent,” said Mayor Lucy Bennett. “This statue isn’t just about fame — it’s about reminding every young person in Suffolk that dreams can grow right here.”

 

 

 

As the sun set behind the statue, casting a warm bronze glow across the park, fans began softly singing “Photograph” in unison — a fitting closing tribute to the hometown hero whose songs have become the soundtrack to millions of lives.

 

And somewhere in the crowd, Ed Sheeran stood quietly, humming along, a smile on his face — just another Suffolk boy who made it big, yet never forgot where it all began.