Picture last night of the new Street Art mural at the site of “The Uppercut club”, Forest Gate, which sadly, I never visited (but I did go to the infamous “Lotus Club” across the road in the late 80s). The site of The Uppercut is now some sort of…Read more…
Love your ward & how about “DustyMcDustFace”?
This afternoon as a local ward Councillor, I went to support this event and speak to residents, officers and volunteers. The weather was not kind but everyone seemed very enthusiastic about its aims of encouraging recycling and the “give & take mar…Read more…
Campaigning in Plaistow South & Running a Board
This canvass took place two Sundays ago. I “ran the board” for the team which means I gave out names and addresses to canvassers to go and call at then collate any information. I quite enjoy this from time to time since it is mentally challenging to co…Read more…
“We can’t feed the poor but we can fund a war”
Hat tip Banksy
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Harry’s Girl: Street Art
Finally got around to posting this picture of street art off Holloway Road near Highbury Corner. I have just googled it and found out it is about Prince Harry’s Girlfriend! Read more…
Mr Cenz and his Art Creation in West Ham
Picture from last week of West Ham ward Councillors (John Whitworth, me and Freda Bourne) with street Artist Mr Cenz (on right), in front of his fantastic mural in Church Road junction with New Plaistow Road, E15 (next to William Hill bookmakers).
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Mr Cenz starts new Street Art Mural In West Ham
I stopped off today to say hello to Street Artist, “Mr Cenz”, who is creating a mural in West Ham ward, Church Road junction with New Plaistow Road, E15 (next to William Hill bookmakers).
Mr Cenz is a professional international artist. He r…Read more…
Bristol Street Art
Just back from a holiday. I spent the first week based in Bristol sightseeing. What struck me was the number of colourful “Street Art” creations on various private buildings. Some were better than others but the best would make you stop and stare.
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Tiger, Tiger burning bright in West Ham
What a terrific street art painting in my West Ham ward at Holbrook Road junction with Plaistow Road, West Ham. E15.
I am not sure if there is a William Blake connection but it does remind me of his famous poem (see below – one of my favourties). I un…Read more…