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Floyd Rd Mural
leefender
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We've all walked past it since 1976 and some may have already seen it but here's the history of the Floyd rd mural, I'd love to see it repainted to look like new one day
https://www.forwallswithtongues.org.uk/projects/gmw-floyd-road-1976/
https://www.forwallswithtongues.org.uk/projects/gmw-floyd-road-1976/
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I would rather see a picture of Clive mendonca on that wall.
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It reminds me of a mural that was painted when I was a kid In the late 70’s in Barnfield Gardens , Plumstead by
Rolf Harris . Me and my mates sat there and watched him do it ( the painting that is!)
I’ve just googled it and unbelievably it’s still there ! Although it looks like it’s had a dirty protest on it at some stage ! ( bottom right )0 -
I lived on the estate and watched him paint this mural.Bedsaddick said:It reminds me of a mural that was painted when I was a kid In the late 70’s in Barnfield Gardens , Plumstead byRolf Harris . Me and my mates sat there and watched him do it ( the painting that is!)
I’ve just googled it and unbelievably it’s still there ! Although it looks like it’s had a dirty protest on it at some stage ! ( bottom right )0 -
We would have been there at the same time !. I lived just around the corner ( Vanberry Rd)Solidgone said:
I lived on the estate and watched him paint this mural.Bedsaddick said:It reminds me of a mural that was painted when I was a kid In the late 70’s in Barnfield Gardens , Plumstead byRolf Harris . Me and my mates sat there and watched him do it ( the painting that is!)
I’ve just googled it and unbelievably it’s still there ! Although it looks like it’s had a dirty protest on it at some stage ! ( bottom right )0 -
Bedsaddick said:
We would have been there at the same time !. I lived just around the corner ( Vanberry RdSolidgone said:
I lived on the estate and watched him paint this mural.Bedsaddick said:It reminds me of a mural that was painted when I was a kid In the late 70’s in Barnfield Gardens , Plumstead byRolf Harris . Me and my mates sat there and watched him do it ( the painting that is!)
I’ve just googled it and unbelievably it’s still there ! Although it looks like it’s had a dirty protest on it at some stage ! ( bottom right )
I lived on the estate and watched him do this. The cat and the fiddle.
I now live just round the corner from Vambery in Vernham0 -
I remember as a teenager that was the closest place to go an buy an eighth hahaStarinnaddick said:Bedsaddick said:
We would have been there at the same time !. I lived just around the corner ( Vanberry RdSolidgone said:
I lived on the estate and watched him paint this mural.Bedsaddick said:It reminds me of a mural that was painted when I was a kid In the late 70’s in Barnfield Gardens , Plumstead by Rolf Harris . Me and my mates sat there and watched him do it ( the painting that is!)
I’ve just googled it and unbelievably it’s still there ! Although it looks like it’s had a dirty protest on it at some stage ! ( bottom right )
I lived on the estate and watched him do this. The cat and the fiddle.
I now live just round the corner from Vambery in Vernham3 -
Acworth Hse.Bedsaddick said:
We would have been there at the same time !. I lived just around the corner ( Vanberry Rd)Solidgone said:
I lived on the estate and watched him paint this mural.Bedsaddick said:It reminds me of a mural that was painted when I was a kid In the late 70’s in Barnfield Gardens , Plumstead byRolf Harris . Me and my mates sat there and watched him do it ( the painting that is!)
I’ve just googled it and unbelievably it’s still there ! Although it looks like it’s had a dirty protest on it at some stage ! ( bottom right )0 -
I thought you were accusing me of being Acworth then !Solidgone said:
Acworth Hse.Bedsaddick said:
We would have been there at the same time !. I lived just around the corner ( Vanberry Rd)Solidgone said:
I lived on the estate and watched him paint this mural.Bedsaddick said:It reminds me of a mural that was painted when I was a kid In the late 70’s in Barnfield Gardens , Plumstead byRolf Harris . Me and my mates sat there and watched him do it ( the painting that is!)
I’ve just googled it and unbelievably it’s still there ! Although it looks like it’s had a dirty protest on it at some stage ! ( bottom right )0 -
I lived in Rixon HouseSolidgone said:
Acworth Hse.Bedsaddick said:
We would have been there at the same time !. I lived just around the corner ( Vanberry Rd)Solidgone said:
I lived on the estate and watched him paint this mural.Bedsaddick said:It reminds me of a mural that was painted when I was a kid In the late 70’s in Barnfield Gardens , Plumstead byRolf Harris . Me and my mates sat there and watched him do it ( the painting that is!)
I’ve just googled it and unbelievably it’s still there ! Although it looks like it’s had a dirty protest on it at some stage ! ( bottom right )0 -
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Wow. That is fantastic footage .Nug said:1 -
I really really enjoyed that.Nug said:
Growing up in the 70’s was just the best.
Thanks for sharing xx1 -
how about a variation on this opp Charlton Station
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Surprised we haven't got one already. Lots of stations in South East London (and Surrey borders - Selhurst!) have had murals done in the last couple of years. Recreations of old railway signage and other random stuff - Catford's got a greyhound mural, Lewisham's got people holding hands:Henry Irving said:how about a variation on this opp Charlton Station
We should have a word with this bloke: https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/arts/a-film-set-artist-is-transforming-londons-railway-bridges-with-retro-artwork-a3905391.html0 -
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That's actually a v good ideaMrLargo said:
Surprised we haven't got one already. Lots of stations in South East London (and Surrey borders - Selhurst!) have had murals done in the last couple of years. Recreations of old railway signage and other random stuff - Catford's got a greyhound mural, Lewisham's got people holding hands:Henry Irving said:how about a variation on this opp Charlton Station
We should have a word with this bloke: https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/arts/a-film-set-artist-is-transforming-londons-railway-bridges-with-retro-artwork-a3905391.html
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As much as i appreciate the original art and the celebration of the tenants at the time, like everything,times change. It could easily be re rouched and painted to look new but it seems that would be the tenants choice? Personaly i think that spot could be really updated such as this recent street in Peckham
https://images.app.goo.gl/3dqJCyG1r2B9wZ4v5
However i understand the history of that piece at the time and maybe a repaint could help0 -
see this every home game as opposite the Rad.
Do it in red, white and black and add "To the Valley"1 - Sponsored links:
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Great find, great backchat from the kidsNug said:0 -
@Bedsaddick Remember that well, was covered live on Thames News if I recall?
Was told that Harris was rude and pretty pompous to the locals.0 -
When you say “rude”.........BDL said:@Bedsaddick Remember that well, was covered live on Thames News if I recall?
Was told that Harris was rude and pretty pompous to the locals.1 -
I was only about 10 or 11 so I didn’t have any interaction with him....ThankfullyBDL said:@Bedsaddick Remember that well, was covered live on Thames News if I recall?
Was told that Harris was rude and pretty pompous to the locals.0 -
I couldn’t believe my luck when my Jim’ll Fix It letter got chosen.....
Dear Jim, can you please fix it for me to meet Rolf Harris.1 -
Kilburn has a fantastic mural under the bridge by Kilburn station.0
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I remember when it was new. Sadly needs painting over now due to neglect.0
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We'd be sending away supporters to Makro or The BugleHenry Irving said:see this every home game as opposite the Rad.
Do it in red, white and black and add "To the Valley"0
