Borth Station Murals
Last updated: 30 October 2006
Villagers at Borth have been working with the artist Bodge on four murals as a focal point for their local railway station. On 28 October 2006 their efforts were unveiled on the station platform.
The colourful murals depict the four elements of earth, wind, fire and water in and around Borth. The art project is part of a scheme where local people are helping to care for and take pride in their railway station.
Click through the slideshow of the launch with captions provided by George Romary from Borth.
your comments
Margaret Rothwell, Liverpool
We, the Orrell Park Regeneration Group in Liverpool have also adopted our local railway station and were runners-up in the Network Rail awards scheme that Borth Station won. We were very kindly invited to visit the station and see for ourselves all the hard work that has been done in transforming the station platforms to what they are today. Borth were worthy winners and we were very impressed with the lovely murals. Keep up the good work. The station looks well cared for and inviting. We would also like to thank John for his hospitality welcoming us to Borth.
Mon Sep 24 15:15:49 2007
Emlyn Jones from Goginan
On behalf of the staff and pupils at Ysgol Craig yr Wylfa I would like to congratulate John and George for all of their hard work. The station looks magnificent and all of the pupils have thoroughly enjoyed working with you on the project. Diolch yn fawr iawn. (Thank you very much)
Thu Jul 12 12:42:09 2007
Sam Thompson. Ysgol Craig yr Wylfa.
I think it has improved a lot and I love the pictures. My favourite picture is when you open the station.
Thu Jul 12 12:41:22 2007
Dan Evans, Ysgol Craig Yr Wylfa
I think Borth station has improved alot,and the pictures are excellent! My favourite picture is the one when the Blackbird is flying above the rocks on the sea-side.
Thu Jul 12 12:40:59 2007
Joe Willcox from Ysgol Craig yr Wylfa
I think that Borth station has improved. I think the pictures are wonderful and it will encourage more people to go there.
Thu Jul 12 12:40:49 2007
Shaanie Braun from Ysgol Craig y Wylfa, Borth
I think that the station is very nice and that lots of people will enjoy Borth station. I hope you will do more in the station and in the community (not that it needs much more).
Thu Jul 12 12:40:15 2007
Uta Kohl from Aberystwyth
Well done, but perhaps more credit ought to have gone to the local artist, Bodge, who provided the inspiration.
Wed Jun 27 09:56:37 2007
Lin from Borth
I love the windy day picture, this is what it's like in Borth most of the time Windy!
Mon Mar 19 14:50:11 2007
Elin from Borth
WHat a difference!The cleanaing/painting and general care given to Borth station in recent months has made using the station a completely different experience.As for the murals,they really are stunning.Grand Central-eat your heart out!Diolch yn fawr a da iawn!(Thank you very much and well done).
Mon Nov 27 09:41:45 2006
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