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BBC News
17-05-2025
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- BBC News
'Rediscovered' mural to be restored and moved to primary school
A mural by a leading 20th Century London artist installed in a now-disused community centre in south London is to be moved to a local primary Mitchell, who was born in Maida Vale in 1925, has a body of work that ranges from a zoo in Qatar to the Egyptian escalator at who died in 2020 aged 94, was known for his public art in the UK, including Grade II listed works across London, as well as significant installations in the United a mural by the artist, "rediscovered" in Blackheath during preparatory work for the construction of new council homes, is to be restored. Greenwich Council said it worked with local residents, ward councillors and the Blackheath and Twentieth Century Societies to get funding from the Heritage of London Trust to pay for conservation and restoration of the the mural is thoroughly cleaned and restored it will be moved to Brooklands Primary School, close to the original council said pupils at the school will be taught about the techniques and technology used to restore artwork during the mural is currently in storage and will be installed at the school this Mitchell has more artworks listed on the National Heritage List for England than any other post-war include the fibreglass reliefs on the doors of Liverpool's Metropolitan Cathedral, a 1,000 ft (320m) long decorative cast concrete work on a wall at Kidderminster ring road and Clifton Cathedral's concrete Stations of the Cross.
Scottish Sun
26-04-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Gardeners rave over ‘brilliant' £1.99 Home Bargains cleaning spray that banishes moss and transforms fences in minutes
Get your garden summer party ready without forking out on a pricey pressure washer CLEAN SLATE Gardeners rave over 'brilliant' £1.99 Home Bargains cleaning spray that banishes moss and transforms fences in minutes GARDENERS are going wild for a 'brilliant' £1.99 spray from Home Bargains that zaps moss and grime in minutes. The miracle product removes green algae and leaves your fences, patios and paths looking brand new. 3 Banish moss and transform fences in minutes Credit: Getty 3 Gardeners rave over 'brilliant' £1.99 Home Bargains cleaning spray Credit: Home Bargains Algae has a particular affinity for moist and shaded areas, so if your fence is in a part of the garden that lacks sunlight, algae invasion is far more likely. The Spear & Jackson Algae Mould & Lichen Remover is a ready to use surface biocide for the control of algae, mould, lichen and fungi. Gardening fans have praised the £1.99 cheap product from Home Bargains and say it does the job just as well as a pressure washer - and for a fraction of the price. And you can say goodbye to spending hours scrubbing on your hands and knees. The mould killer, which works in all weather conditions, is formulated with active ingredients designed to counteract and prevent growth. So, there will be no need to worry about the green mould returning for months or even years to come. The description on Home Bargains website reads: "This ready-to-use 750ml spray is perfect for tackling pesky mould and algae on patios, walls, roofs, and more, keeping your outdoor spaces looking fresh and clean." It adds: "Formulated to work on external surfaces such as patios, walls, fencing, roofs, tiles, boats and caravans." Whenever it rains, the cleverly designed formula is reactivated to help control the gunge and grime without scouring or damaging the surface that has been infested. Another suggestion for removing algae is a product you'll likely already have in your kitchen cupboards - white vinegar. Alan Titchmarsh's 'easiest' tip will fix bald patches on your lawn in two minutes flat this spring & no it's not seeding Fabulous previously told how gardening whizz William Mitchell of Sutton Manor Nursery backed up the effectiveness of the natural solution. Talking to The Express, he recommended diluting it with water before spraying it onto the affected area. Fans of cleaning guru Mrs Hinch have divulged their favourite tips for banishing this unsightly green stuff from garden fences. Posting on Mrs Hinch Gardening Tips, a public Facebook page with 532,500 members, a gardening enthusiast named Hayley Senior asked: 'Any tips for getting rid of all the green algae type stuff on the fence and patio and furniture? 'I sprayed the fences black, so it looks worse this year!' Numerous cleaning solutions flooded in, but there was one product that was raved about by many - Wet & Forget. One user said: 'A product called 'Wet and Forget'. Literally spray it on and in a day or two it's like new! It can be used on any material. Works on wood and composite decking.' A second claimed: 'Wet and Forget is game-changing! Our fences got green, we mixed up some Wet and Forget with the appropriate amount of water, and it was literally all gone in one hour. A container lasts ages.' Someone else wrote: 'Wet and Forget, but needs to be above five degrees and no chance of rain.' Meanwhile, a fourth shared: 'Wet and Forget is amazing, my fences were completely green. It removed all of it just by spraying it. You'll need to dilute it with water and use a spray bottle. It also cleans your patio.' Not only this, but another chimed in: 'Most caravan users use Wet and Forget for their decking. I'm hearing it's fab.' If you fancy giving this trick a try, you can buy Wet & Forget from B&Q or Wickes for £18 for a 2L bottle.
The Irish Sun
26-04-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Gardeners rave over ‘brilliant' £1.99 Home Bargains cleaning spray that banishes moss and transforms fences in minutes
GARDENERS are going wild for a 'brilliant' £1.99 spray from Home Bargains that zaps moss and grime in minutes. The miracle product removes green algae and leaves your fences, patios and paths looking brand new. 3 Banish moss and transform fences in minutes Credit: Getty 3 Gardeners rave over 'brilliant' £1.99 Home Bargains cleaning spray Credit: Home Bargains has a particular affinity for moist and shaded areas, so if your is in a part of the garden that lacks sunlight, algae invasion is far more likely. The Spear & Jackson Algae Mould & Lichen Remover is a ready to use surface biocide for the control of algae, mould, lichen and fungi. Gardening fans have praised the £1.99 cheap product from Home Bargains and say it does the job just as well as a pressure washer - and for a fraction of the price. And you can say goodbye to spending hours scrubbing on your hands and knees. The mould killer, which works in all weather conditions, is formulated with active ingredients designed to counteract and prevent growth . So, there will be no need to worry about the green mould returning for months or even years to come. The description on Home Bargains website reads: "This ready-to-use 750ml spray is perfect for tackling pesky mould and algae on patios, walls, roofs, and more, keeping your outdoor spaces looking fresh and clean." It adds: "Formulated to work on external surfaces such as patios, walls, fencing, roofs, tiles, boats and caravans." Most read in Fabulous Whenever it rains, the cleverly designed formula is reactivated to help control the gunge and grime without scouring or damaging the surface that has been infested. Another suggestion for removing algae is a product you'll likely already have in your kitchen cupboards - white vinegar. Alan Titchmarsh's 'easiest' tip will fix bald patches on your lawn in two minutes flat this spring & no it's not seeding Fabulous previously told how gardening whizz William Mitchell of Sutton Manor Nursery backed up the effectiveness of the natural solution. Talking to Fans of cleaning guru have divulged their favourite tips for banishing this unsightly green stuff from garden fences . Posting on Gardening tips and hacks How to transform your garden on a How to preserve your favourite flowers at home - Which plants should I be When is the When should I start How What colour of Will my 'I sprayed the fences black, so it looks worse this year!' Numerous cleaning solutions flooded in, but there was one product that was raved about by many - One user said: 'A product called 'Wet and Forget'. Literally spray it on and in a day or two it's like new! It can be used on any material. Works on wood and composite decking.' A second claimed: 'Wet and Forget is game-changing! Our fences got green, we mixed up some Wet and Forget with the appropriate amount of water, and it was literally all gone in one hour. A container lasts ages.' Someone else wrote: 'Wet and Forget, but needs to be above five degrees and no chance of rain.' Meanwhile, a fourth shared: 'Wet and Forget is amazing, my fences were completely green. It removed all of it just by spraying it. You'll need to dilute it with water and use a spray bottle. It also cleans your patio.' Read more on the Irish Sun Not only this, but another chimed in: 'Most caravan users use Wet and Forget for their decking. I'm hearing it's fab.' If you fancy giving this trick a try, you can buy Wet & Forget from B&Q or Wickes for £18 for a 2L bottle. 3 Another suggestion for removing algae is a product you'll likely already have in your kitchen cupboards - white vinegar Credit: Getty
The Guardian
08-04-2025
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- The Guardian
London mural by key postwar artist saved from demolition
A rare piece of postwar art that was under threat of being demolished along with the south London building it was housed in has been saved. The work, a mural by William Mitchell, was created for a community centre in Blackheath that is to be torn down to make way for social housing. The mural will now be preserved by Heritage of London Trust (Holt). Completed in 1958, it is thought to be the best kept example of Mitchell's early work still in situ. It was made by combining 13 bespoke panels that Mitchell carved and filled in with resin. Holt will relocate the mural in a primary school within the Brooklands Park estate where the community centre stands. Nicola Stacey, the director of Holt, said: 'The school is in the same estate and of the same period, so it's an ideal transition for it. We're really keen that it has maximum visibility and in a school the children will experience it every day. It will be a remarkable thing.' Brooklands Park was seen as a leading example of aspirational postwar housing, with green space and tasteful design. The Twentieth Century Society, a preservation group, has backed local opposition to the plans to knock down the village hall and in 2022 launched an unsuccessful attempt to have the mural listed by Historic England. Edmund Hall, an architect and artist who creates banners, including for his longtime collaborator Jeremy Deller, was part of the campaign to retain the mural. He said he was pleased it was being retained and felt its original home should be too. He said: 'Locally there is some satisfaction that the mural is 'saved', but I still feel it is a bit like demolishing the Sistine Chapel and saving the Last Judgment.' Mitchell's work has been threatened repeatedly in recent years but the Twentieth Century Society managed to get 15 works added to the national register, making him 'one of the most recognised and respected muralists of the period', according to the organisation. He also created the facade of Liverpool's Metropolitan Cathedral, and 30 April marks what would have been the artist's 100th birthday. Mitchell, who trained at the Royal College of Art and worked for London county council as a design consultant, produced about 100 works of art throughout the capital, many of which were placed in postwar housing estates with the intention of brightening them up. Holt is restoring two other Mitchell murals, located in housing blocks in Lewisham, south London. Stacey said those responsible for contemporary building projects should take inspiration from the postwar period when Mitchell was active and include artworks, with commissions ideally going to local artists. She said: 'The era Mitchell's work emerged in was idealistic but also incredibly inspirational. Today the developers putting up residential blocks should be integrating art into their schemes, commissioning emerging artists and not doing it as an afterthought. 'The legacy of people like Mitchell proves that not only are they wonderful for people living near them, but they also instil a sense of pride.'
