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Permalink Reply by Leigh on July 16, 2013 at 16:42

I was thinking exactly the same thing! I was brought up around the Primrose Hill mural and it's was a brilliant local focal point.

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Permalink Reply by Helen on July 21, 2013 at 21:30

Adam, your work looks great and so valuable to local communities.  It's exciting to read these ideas and learn that there may be ways of making this work.

I think involving local children in the design and creation of the mural is a good idea (along with an artist) and also, possibly,  a way of deterring graffiti somewhat.  Perhaps graffiti over children's creations is less likely!?!

Loving the ideas.

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Permalink Reply by Daniel Cowan on October 17, 2013 at 20:28

I am a bit sceptical about this unless it was of a VERY high quality. Perhaps images of local views and landmarks would be good.

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Permalink Reply by Nell Riches on October 18, 2013 at 1:03

This has stalled with Network Rail... after 3 months I still haven't received a response from the 'structures' team so I've lodged a formal complaint... we'll see what happens.

There is no doubt that a mural would have to be of high quality... that doesn't mean that everyone will love it but I can't tell you how wonderful it was when the Primrose Hill train bridge mural was done - it made an event of coming into and out of Primrose Hill!

London Zoo and the Roundhouse were used as landmarks / inspiration... so makes sense! Maybe the New River or the Ally Pally radio mast?!?

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Permalink Reply by Belsize on October 18, 2013 at 14:06

Great suggestion but I definitely think some kind of quality street art would be best and fit in with character of the area. The kind of designs popping up over London like those by Shepard Fairey, Banksy, Boe and Irony and ROA would add so much to that dull bridge!

http://streetartlondon.co.uk/

http://roaweb.tumblr.com/

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Permalink Reply by Richard McKeever on October 18, 2013 at 14:28

There is a terrific Irony and Boe piece in Wood Green (see picture here)

And a Turnpike Lane community scheme comissioned Shepherd Fairey last year (follow this link) ...

A powerful iconic piece could really mark the station bridge as a gateway to Myddleton Road.

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Permalink Reply by Dave Corcoran on October 19, 2013 at 15:22

"but I definitely think some kind of quality street art would be best and fit in with character of the area."

...and I don't.

Aside from the sheer rudeness of undermining Diana's offer of involvement, the last thing needed is an "urban graffiti" type eyesore such as many of those on the two linked sites. 

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Permalink Reply by Belsize on October 21, 2013 at 22:21

Dave I think you are being a little inflammatory there! please note I didn't "reply" to Diana's post, I replied to the general discussion.
My post wasn't meant in anyway as a reply to or criticism of Diana's - I'd just read William's post and page 1 of comments and was responding in agreement with the others who had mentioned street art there.

Sorry Diana if you took my post as a comment on your work, it wasn't meant to be!

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Permalink Reply by William Cragg on October 18, 2013 at 20:33

Hi all,

Thanks for the renewed interest in this today! I have been meaning to pick it up again and post another message here, in fact specifically to suggest exactly what you have Diana (liking your work by the way!), that a meeting could be held for all interested to attend and discuss how to move this on. Perhaps in the next couple of weeks?

Will

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Permalink Reply by Nell Riches on October 19, 2013 at 0:45

Hi Will

The mural idea was mentioned at the 'Street Worth Fighting For' meeting at The Step last Wednesday... it is obviously its own separate project but it might be something that could be discussed at the next meeting and then anyone who is interested could then meet separately to progress it.

We'll publicise the next meeting soon.

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Permalink Reply by William Cragg on October 21, 2013 at 21:38

Sounds like a plan, thanks Nell.

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Permalink Reply by Lynne Featherstone on October 24, 2013 at 9:52

Dear Will,

I'm Lynne Featherstone, MP for Hornsey and Wood Green, and my constituency covers Bowes Park. I think this is an excellent idea and I would be happy to help in any way I can. If you would like to discuss this further please could you call my office on 020 8340 5459 or email lynne@lynnefeatherstone.org.

Kind regards,

Lynne

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