A look at the mural artwork on the old BHS in Stockport's Merseyway shopping centre.
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| The mural on the side of the old BHS in Stockport |
BHS became defunct in August 2016, but there are still traces of the brand if you know where to look.
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| Made in 1978 |
The building is now home to a Poundland store, however there are two small signs bearing the BHS logo and they are visible at the front of the shop.
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| One of the last visible signs of the old BHS branding |
The side of the building on Deanery Way contains a wonderful mural made up of concrete panels and mosaic tiles and depicts the history of the town over seven hundred years.
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| Working up Deanery Way from 1239 to 1978 |
The artwork was designed by Henry Collins and Joyce Pallet and created in 1978.
Here's a look at the five panels, starting with the most recent era (the seventies!) and working back to the year 1239...
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| Panel 5 |
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| Panel 4 |
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| Panel 3 |
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| Panel 2 |
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| Panel 1 |
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| Stockport, Cheshire - whether this is, or isn't the case (it isn't), remains a matter of conjecture in the town. It was certainly a big talking point given the location of the recent Greater Manchester Coronavirus Pandemic Lockdown Zone! |
While having a walk round Stockport yesterday evening it was amazing to see the old ghost sign on the rear of the store had been uncovered!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say Thank you. I passed the mosaics the other day and was intrigued by them. Your photographs identifying the different panels was very helpful.
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