'Shells' Mural by Peter Yates, Beacon House
01.04.07 Topic: Peter Yates
They have clearly been cherished and decorated around with great care ever since they were painted in 1959.
4.3.2009 : UPDATE ... I am sad to report that after 50 years, the "Shells" Mural has sadly been lost to the evils of Magnolia emulsion.
According to the on-site Property Manager, new
residents no longer wanted the mural in the entrance
way. The mural was mistakenly thought to have been
painted by the former Property manager. Whilst the
vintage mural could have been boxed-in and protected
for the future (as was the Tyneside Cinema Mural
amongst others), this option was apparently not
considered.
I am very glad that I managed to see the Shells mural before was painted out and that I managed to get a photographic record, such as it is. It's especially sad to lose this mural at a time of renewed interest in the work of Peter Yates, of Ryder and Yates and of 50s and 60s architecture in particular. Such is progress. I hope the new residents enjoy their Magnolia paint !
Beacon House entrance and mural detail
I am very glad that I managed to see the Shells mural before was painted out and that I managed to get a photographic record, such as it is. It's especially sad to lose this mural at a time of renewed interest in the work of Peter Yates, of Ryder and Yates and of 50s and 60s architecture in particular. Such is progress. I hope the new residents enjoy their Magnolia paint !
Beacon House entrance and mural detail