Forgotten Treasure
Introduction
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Forgotten Treasure
Image: © Gerald England Taken: 18 Aug 2022
This mural on one side of the former toilet block at Southern Cemetery Bus Station is a tribute to the historic meeting between Charles Rolls and Henry Royce in the Midland Hotel in 1904, which led to the launch of one of the most recognised brands in the world. The painting shows the car slowly being reclaimed by nature and includes references to Ernest Rutherford's work on the atom as well the city's musical heritage. It was created in 2017 by Nomad Clan, in conjunction with The Matthew Ludlam Foundation
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Image Location
Latitude
53.425242
Longitude
-2.254434