Working with partners to transform a tired walkway into beautiful community artwork

We recently worked with members of Girlguiding Epsom Division and internationally renowned street artists, Positive Arts, to create a large-scale community mural in Epsom town centre.

The mural is a vibrant depiction of significant women from Epsom and Ewell’s cultural and historical past, including Lady Sybil Grant, designer and campaigner, Isabella Beeton, culinary author, Kathleen Riddick, one of the first female musical conductors in the UK and Nora Willis, the first British woman to work in postal delivery during World War I.

Dramatically improving the aesthetics of the area, which previously looked tired and in need of renovation, the community mural was led by our Arts, Culture and Heritage team and is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity fund.

Speaking of the creative collaboration, Councillor Clive Woodbridge, Chair of the Community and Wellbeing Committee said,

“The members of Girlguiding Epsom Division have done an outstanding job on this new mural to champion female histories of our borough.

"This project also echoes the council’s strategic ambitions within our Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy, which seeks to nurture and champion local creative talents while increasing access to creativity for all to enjoy.”

Girlguiding Surrey East Assistant County Commissioner, Mary Zoeller, added:

“We were delighted to be asked by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council to take part in this fantastic community project.  This is an exciting and rare opportunity for local Girlguiding members to help create a piece of artwork that will shine a light on some incredible, inspirational women with connections to Epsom. We were thrilled to be part of it.”

Keep an eye on our social media channels to stay informed about this and other additional community murals that are planned for later this year around the borough. You'll find us on Facebook, X and Instagram @EpsomEwellBC and on Nextdoor.