02/03/2026
Two years ago, we decided to commission a mural sign that reflected the St. James Street area’s social history and its multi-cultural identity.
Consulting with local expert residents , and we were keen that the mural used the original colours and typography of the General Eastern Railway company which opened St. James Street Station in 1870.
Historically workers arrived at the station, the first in Walthamstow, from Ireland, South East Asia, the Balkans and many parts of the world to build the railway and contribute to local brewery and textile industries.
We selected local artist Angry Dan to design the mural, asking him to create a local landmark that celebrated the social history and diversity of the area. Dan’s beautiful and meaningful mural is located at Pulse and Pickle on Walthamstow High Street. As both a heritage project and a contemporary artwork it stands as a powerful symbol of Walthamstow’s past, present and future.
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