‘Stunning’ new murals celebrate borough’s cultural heritage

Four new murals have been unveiled in a town centre as part of a council’s work to celebrate its communities’ rich cultural heritage.

The distinctive, colourful murals were made by Greenwich artists and designed in collaboration with residents, schools and community groups from the area.

A group of pupils from Nightingale Primary School, in Bloomfield Road, Woolwich joined artist Haffeera Cader Saul on June 13, to unveil one of the murals, in Barnard Close, which they helped to create.

Ms Cader Saul created the Area of Prosperity mural following a series of workshops with Year 4 pupils and residents.

Lisa Risby, child welfare officer at Nightingale Primary School, said: “We were delighted when Haffeera approached us to work with her on the mural.

“The children really enjoyed the workshop and have been looking forward to seeing their work on show.”

On the same day, artist Ellen Strachan also unveiled her mural, Work in Woolwich, in Calderwood Street, Woolwich, designed with pictures and stories from people who work in Woolwich or have worked there in the past.

Greenwich councillor Adel Khaireh said: “These stunning murals tell the personal stories and aspirations of our community, bringing creativity and colour to Woolwich town centre.

“I hope they will all be enjoyed for many years to come.”

The murals were commissioned as part of the council’s Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) project, which is helping to regenerate the area’s centre.

The HAZ project has already seen the opening of the Woolwich Front Room in Powis Street as a venue for community and cultural events, and a series of shopfront improvements are in progress.

Pictured top: Pupils from Nightingale Primary School with artist Haffeera Cader Saul at the Area of Prosperity mural (Picture: Greenwich council)