Mural made by local children welcomes passengers to Mills Hill station

A new mural created by local school children now takes pride of place at Mills Hill Train Station.

The art, which celebrates inclusion and the railway, was made by the pupils of Mills Hill Primary School and Elm Wood Primary School in Middleton, with each child creating their own design to fit into the ‘beehive’ mural.

Commissioned by Network Rail, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), Story Contracting, and Northern, the murals will brighten up the station.

Year 6 pupil at Elm Wood Primary School, Lacey-Summer said: "I was so grateful for the opportunity to take part in the display at Mills Hill Train Station. I really enjoyed learning all about engineering and loved designing the artwork for everyone to see."

 

 

Tim Norman, deputy headteacher of Mills Hill Primary, said: “At Mills Hill, we see our school family as extending beyond the school building, to including family, friends and the local community, and so we were delighted to be asked to be involved in such a positive community project.

“The ‘Access for All’ theme reflects Mills Hill’s inclusive ethos and so the children put their enquiring minds and caring hearts into action in designing some beautiful, colourful and thoughtful art work which they can’t wait to see displayed at the redeveloped Mills Hill station.”

Megan Savage, community engagement executive at Story Contracting, said: “We saw an opportunity for local school children to make a difference to their station, and they made it happen. The display they have created clearly demonstrates that Greater Manchester is a great place to live, where everyone is welcomed and respected.”

Michael Keating, station development manager for TfGM, added: “We are delighted to have been given the opportunity to support both schools in the production of artwork for Mills Hill station. The pupils have done a fantastic job and should be immensely proud of the work that they have all created.”