VIBRANT new murals have transformed a tired underpass in Warwick.
The four murals in Priory Park, entitled ‘A Day in Priory Park, Linking Past,, Present and Future, were created by renowned street art organisation Brink, headed by Tim Robottom, the creative force behind the Leamington Mural Festival,
They celebrate the history of Priory Park and the 200th anniversary of the railway in 2025, while reflecting what the park now means to the local community. They also look forward to the future Priory Pools Community Centre.
The initiative was led by Priory Pools Community Centre and supported by Packmores Residents Association with the aim of brightening up the area around the run-down railway underpass in Priory Park.
Tim spent many weeks talking to local groups to shape the mural’s final design, ensuring the artwork reflected the voices and stories of the Warwick community.
The finishing touches to the mural were done by students from St Mary Immaculate Primary School following workshops within the school.
Tim said: “Bringing street art to Warwick is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. It’s been a real honour to talk to so many people across the town through all the workshops we have run, which helped us get a real feel for how everyone connects with ‘Priory Park’.
“We felt choosing a theme of a ‘Day in Priory Park’ allowed us to showcase the wildlife, alongside the historical and future aspects of the park. The reaction to the murals so far has been amazing. We really hope this could be the start of something bigger across Warwick.”
The town’s mayor Coun Dave Skinner unveiled a commemorative plaque during a celebration with those involved in the project and the local community.
People can find the murals by walking into Priory Park from Cape Road Car Park or up from the entrance on the Coventry Road.
