On this day in 2025, St Albans city centre welcomed two striking new murals that transformed blank walls into vibrant works of art.
The murals, located at the junctions of Catherine Street and Waddington Road, were the result of a collaboration between St Albans City Centre BID, Collective Gallery, Bar Meze, and local businesses on Waddington Road.
One of the murals, titled "We Are All Connected by Invisible Strings", was created by lead artist Sarah Harrison and artist Amelia Hart.
They drew inspiration from Alban and Boudica, as well as the city’s peregrine falcons, which were once known to nest on the cathedral roof.
The mural explored how connections to others and nature support happiness, featuring falcons on each side and a ribbon from last year’s mural by artist Mandy Johnson linking them.
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Further along Drovers Way, the second mural, titled "A Rose for St Albans", was created by lead artist Aisha Adi of Collective Gallery and artist Manasa SV.
This artwork symbolised the city’s ties to roses, from those laid at Saint Alban’s shrine to the white and red blooms of the War of the Roses, which began in St Albans.
At the time, Aisha Adi, founder of Collective Gallery, said: “Art in public spaces, particularly murals, are hugely important as they can help to reflect the history, diversity and stories of an area.
“They can help to create a sense of cohesion and connection, bringing people together by fostering a sense of community.”
[From the Herts Ad of July 30, 2025]
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