Stanley landmarks feature in new mural
A NEW mural has been unveiled at Stanley St Peter's Primary School.
School pupils and local residents helped Wakefield artist Tony Wade with the mural, which has been installed on a wall outside the Lake Lock Road school.
the mural features landmarks and nature in Stanley and surrounding areas.
Mr Wade ran silk painting workshops with local groups, including Stanley St Peter’s Primary School Stanley Library Mindful Morning groups, Stanley St Peter’s Church Centre and Stanley Residents Group.
Residents painted the designs, which include Stanley Marsh Nature Reserve and Stanley Ferry Flash.
The workshops resulted in 12 mural panel designs which are grouped around different themes.
The paintings have been scanned to create 1m x 2m aluminium panels.
Mr Wade said: “It’s been a real privilege to work with the communities of Stanley to design and create this mural.
“Stanley is full of beautiful natural spaces, such as Stanley Ferry Flash and Stanley Marsh, as well as an abundance of plants and wildlife in gardens and along footpaths.”
Michelle Wiggins, headteacher at Stanley St Peter’s Primary School, said: "We were incredibly proud for our school to host this mural and to play a part in celebrating the stories and character of Stanley.
"Working closely with the artist gave our pupils a fantastic opportunity to contribute creatively and involving them alongside the wider community made this a truly special project that everyone could take ownership of."
Coun Lukasz Borcz, Wakefield Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture and Sport, said: "This mural was inspired by the local community and the landscapes they see every day.
“We want people to stop and look at the artwork and be proud of the place they call home. It’s a beautiful mural that will be appreciated for years to come.”
The murals were supported by the Wakefield Council Community Grants Programme and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Seasons of Culture programme.