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 Black Prince Mosaics - Black Prince Road, London, UK
N 51° 29.512 W 000° 07.159
30U E 699972 N 5708459
Beneath the railway bridge, that spans Black Prince Road, are a series of mosaics that show the Black Prince after whom the road was named. The mosaics are attached to the walls and are complemented by tiles giving additional information.
Waymark Code: WMNB8B
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/05/2015
Views: 2
The information tiles are approximately 18in x 15in and one tells us:
The Black Prince
was a brilliant medieval war
lord who lived 1330-1376. His two most
famous victories were at the battles of Crecy (1346),
when he was only 16, and Poitiers (1356), where King John
of France was captured. As the son of Edward III the Black Prince
was heir to the throne of England, but died before his father.
The road has been named after him, because the Black
Prince owned and extended Kennington Manor,
which has remained the property of
the monarch's eldest son
to this day.
Another tile tells us:
The mosaics
in this tunnel depict portraits
of the Black Prince. The ceramics use motifs
drawn from the Lambeth wares of Doultpn, which was a major
ceramic manufacturer and had its headquarters in Black Prince
Road. The artists who made these pieces were: Duncan Hooson,
Ali Samiei, Janet James, Sue Edkins, Howard Grange, Zahir
Shaikh, Ruchita Shaikh, David Toothill, Mario D'Oliveira,
Elisa Camfield, Joanna Rice, Josie Harris,
Jigna Patel, Jaxqueline Howell
and Jasbir Lally.
The mosaics are oval in shape and are about 18in tall x 15in wide. Various colours and size of ceramic tile are used to good effect.
Specific visit requirements:
The mosaics are below a railway bridge that is accessible 24/7. However, it is suggested that a visit is made during daylight hours when the mosaics are easier to see. There is no indication that the area is unsafe but caution should be exercised if visiting at night.
Address:
Black Prince Road
London, United Kingdom
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