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Town bridge spruced up with heritage mural

Alex McIntyreWest Midlands
News imageWychavon District Council A large mural painted under a bridge, It shows a large blue coloured circle with a bundle of asparagus in the middle. The ground at the foot of the mural is strewn with rocks and stones.Wychavon District Council
Among other references to Evesham's heritage, the mural includes a large painting of Vale Gras asparagus

A large mural under a bridge, which pays homage to a town's heritage, is set to be finished in the coming weeks.

The artwork underneath Abbey Bridge in Evesham, Worcestershire, was created by Krishna Malla, known as Tech Moon, and features references to the town's history or landscape.

These include the Battle of Evesham, the legend of St Egwin, the River Avon and Vale Gras asparagus – themes which Wychavon District Council said resonated with residents.

The mural was designed with the help of young people from the Ourside Youth Centre along with support from more than 500 residents, the authority said.

News imageWychavon District Council A large blue and silver mural depicting a round shape with a floral pattern in the middle. Above the painting the word "community" has been painted in old-fashioned font.Wychavon District Council
The artwork at Evesham's Abbey Bridge is due to be finished by the end of March

Councillor Rob Adams said the project was about improving spaces that mattered to residents and "creating places that feel welcoming".

"These projects show how targeted funding can unlock creativity, strengthen pride in place and make every day spaces more enjoyable for everyone," he added.

The council said the Abbey Bridge site was identified as a place where public art could "make a meaningful difference" for residents and visitors.

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