Work Commences On City Centre Mural To Mark Peterborough’s Heritage

February 27, 2024

A painted mural recreating a street scene from 1908 will celebrate yesteryear in Peterborough City Centre.

Commissioned by Peterborough Positive – the city’s business improvement district – the seven-metre-high artwork was inspired by a historic photograph capturing Cowgate at the
turn of the 20th century, and will be painted on the side of Head2Head Barbershop in Cowgate.

Local street artist Nathan Murdock will be transforming the white wall and retaining the ‘Cowgate’ street sign, so it is incorporated into the completed mural, which will be finished
in a subtle colour scheme to reflect the building’s heritage.

Pep Cipriano, Chief Operating Officer at Peterborough Positive, said: “Placemaking underpins the priorities in our business plan, and making visual improvements to the city centre is something I’m determined to address. I’ve always wanted to bring some life to this wall and when I saw a photograph of how Cowgate once was, I immediately imagined it being reproduced on a larger scale for everyone to appreciate.”

“The mural will not only pay tribute to our past but will also be an eye-catching and detailed piece of art that adds to the visual appeal of Cowgate. I’m delighted to be working with
Nathan on this project, as he’s equally excited to bring this piece of our city’s history to life in a way that resonates with both residents and visitors.”

“A big thanks also to June and Vernon Bull and Peterborough Civic Society for contributing images from their extensive collections, which led to me choosing this striking photograph.”
Work on the mural started yesterday evening (26th February 2024).

Follow the progress of the mural on Peterborough Positive’s social media handles:
Peterborough Positive Facebook
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Peterborough Positive TikTok
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Peterborough Positive Website