An artist has completed an art mural in Padiham, which celebrates the town’s sense of community and heritage.
Preston-based artist Gavin Renshaw has transformed a gable wall on Station Street into a piece of art.
This is the second mural created as part of the Padiham Gable Art Project.
Gavin’s vibrant creation was inspired use inspiration from the town’s Whit Walks and other traditional parades.
He said: “After numerous visits to the Padiham Archive located within the town hall, I was drawn to the fabulous collection of street parades photographs that Padiham has hosted for more than 100 years.
“I was attracted by the outpouring of civic pride, banner culture and street celebration.
“I wanted to depict a snapshot captured as a reminder of those who form the fabric of the town.
“This display of community, heritage and tradition delivers a blaze of colour, music and performance.
“A parade of inter-generational pride, cohesion and festivity allowing Padiham to be seen in all its splendour.”
Gavin said the project had its own challenges and the artist had to battle the rainy elements in order to complete it.
He said: “I am very pleased with the outcome of this painting as we have had more than our fair share of bad weather and strong winds during the installation process.
“I feel very privileged to have a piece of work so prominently located with the town giving a feel of its history for all who pass by.”
Chris Butcher created the first mural on Church Street earlier this month.
‘Up the Hill, is said to represent Padiham's industrial heritage inspired by trams that used to run through the town as well as its history as a textile producer.
In the artwork you can see two tram cars, with passengers on board, as they travel up and down the main streets of Padiham.
The project aims to bring the vibrant history of Padiham to life as part of the wider £1.4million Townscape Heritage scheme funded by the National Lottery Fund.
Both Chris and Gavin have been researching the local area and collaborating with the Padiham Archives and staff at Gawthorpe Hall.
Suzanne Pickering, townscape heritage development officer at Burnley Council said:
"The murals are just amazing and the feedback from the community has been really positive. The people of Padiham are immensely proud of its heritage, and these artworks will be a community asset celebrating that heritage and culture for years to come.
"There has been significant investment to the physical environment in Padiham over the last few years, and the sprucing-up of these gables to create fantastic artworks enhances the wider improvements and the experience for residents, businesses and visitors to the area.
"With special thanks to the local businesses and organisations involved in this initiative which has been made possible through the Padiham Townscape Heritage scheme, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund."
The Gable Arts Project is the brainchild of a partnership involving local residents and business owners, Burnley Council and Mid-Pennine Arts working together to celebrate the local heritage by building upon the town’s unique identity, and supporting growth and the prosperity of independent businesses.
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