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Floyd Rd Mural

leefender
leefender Posts: 395
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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/

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  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,679
    I would rather see a picture of Clive mendonca on that wall.
    Just my opinion. 
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,741
    edited June 2019
    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 ) 
  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,208
    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 paint this mural. 
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,741
    Solidgone said:
    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 paint this mural. 
    We would have been there at the same time !. I lived just around the corner  ( Vanberry Rd) 
  • Starinnaddick
    Starinnaddick Posts: 4,345
    Bedsaddick said:
    Solidgone said:
    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 paint this mural. 
    We would have been there at the same time !. I lived just around the corner  ( Vanberry Rd
    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 Vernham
  • leefender
    leefender Posts: 395
    Starinnaddick said:
    Bedsaddick said:
    Solidgone said:
    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 paint this mural. 
    We would have been there at the same time !. I lived just around the corner  ( Vanberry Rd
    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 Vernham
    I remember as a teenager that was the closest place to go an buy an eighth haha
  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,208
    Bedsaddick said:
    Solidgone said:
    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 paint this mural. 
    We would have been there at the same time !. I lived just around the corner  ( Vanberry Rd) 
    Acworth Hse. 
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,741
    edited June 2019
    Solidgone said:
    Bedsaddick said:
    Solidgone said:
    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 paint this mural. 
    We would have been there at the same time !. I lived just around the corner  ( Vanberry Rd) 
    Acworth Hse. 
    I thought you were accusing me of being Acworth then ! 
  • Starinnaddick
    Starinnaddick Posts: 4,345
    Solidgone said:
    Bedsaddick said:
    Solidgone said:
    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 paint this mural. 
    We would have been there at the same time !. I lived just around the corner  ( Vanberry Rd) 
    Acworth Hse. 
    I lived in Rixon House
  • Nug
    Nug Posts: 4,623
    https://youtu.be/vD5pv8RLz9g

    36:40 in this documentary 
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  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,741
    Nug said:
    https://youtu.be/vD5pv8RLz9g

    36:40 in this documentary 
    Wow. That is fantastic footage . 
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,607
    Nug said:
    https://youtu.be/vD5pv8RLz9g

    36:40 in this documentary 
    I really really enjoyed that. 
    Growing up in the 70’s was just the best. 
    Thanks for sharing xx
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,225
    how about a variation on this opp Charlton Station


  • Wheresmeticket
    Wheresmeticket Posts: 17,304
    edited June 2019
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  • MrLargo
    MrLargo Posts: 7,989
    Henry Irving said:
    how about a variation on this opp Charlton Station


    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:

    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
  • Curb_It
    Curb_It Posts: 21,223
    edited June 2019
    Plumstead.

    https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/writing-is-on-the-wall-for-plumstead-railway-station/ 
  • Siv_in_Norfolk
    Siv_in_Norfolk Posts: 4,057
    MrLargo said:
    Henry Irving said:
    how about a variation on this opp Charlton Station


    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:

    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
    That's actually a v good idea

  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,955
    Curb_It said:
    Plumstead.

    https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/writing-is-on-the-wall-for-plumstead-railway-station/ 
    Superb!


  • orpingtonRED
    orpingtonRED Posts: 3,474
    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 help
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,225
    see this every home game as opposite the Rad.

    Do it in red, white and black and add "To the Valley"
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  • Fumbluff
    Fumbluff Posts: 10,127
    Nug said:
    https://youtu.be/vD5pv8RLz9g

    36:40 in this documentary 
    Great find, great backchat from the kids
  • BDL
    BDL Posts: 6,001
    @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.
  • SuedeAdidas
    SuedeAdidas Posts: 7,741
    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.
    When you say “rude”.........
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,741
    edited June 2019
    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.
    I was only about 10 or 11 so I didn’t have any interaction with him....Thankfully 
  • SuedeAdidas
    SuedeAdidas Posts: 7,741
    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. 
  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,208
    edited June 2019
    Kilburn has a fantastic mural under the bridge by Kilburn station. 
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,729
    I remember when it was new. Sadly needs painting over now due to neglect.
  • leefender
    leefender Posts: 395
    Henry Irving said:
    see this every home game as opposite the Rad.

    Do it in red, white and black and add "To the Valley"
    We'd be sending away supporters to Makro or The Bugle

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