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
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 )
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.
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)
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
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
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)
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 !
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)
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:
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:
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
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Just my opinion.
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 )
36:40 in this documentary
Growing up in the 70’s was just the best.
Thanks for sharing xx
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
https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/writing-is-on-the-wall-for-plumstead-railway-station/
https://images.app.goo.gl/3dqJCyG1r2B9wZ4v5
However i understand the history of that piece at the time and maybe a repaint could help
Do it in red, white and black and add "To the Valley"
Was told that Harris was rude and pretty pompous to the locals.
Dear Jim, can you please fix it for me to meet Rolf Harris.