‘Of all the local community efforts I have participated in, pressing clay tiles in 2020, 2021 and 2022 for the mosaic roundels at Thornton Heath and Selhurst railway stations and entrance to Kindred House has been the most enjoyable.  Each artwork helped bring together members of local neighbourhoods comprising diverse ethnicities and age ranges. Whilst we used old jewellery and a clutch of every day kitchen and office drawer essentials to create designs, none of us imagined that nondescript beige clay tiles could be transformed into beautiful works of art in stunning colours. They stand testimony to shared local community endeavours and new friendships forged as a result.’ 

Averil Coutinho, Croydon resident (Community Lead on Thornton Heath Roundel and participant in Selhurst Roundel and Kindred House Mosaics)

‘The roundels are beautiful and it is a great legacy to have involved so many people of all ages and abilities especially as this project took place over several Covid Lockdowns. Pupils from Willowfield Secondary and Winns Primary Schools made tiles, along with station staff, their families and lots of local residents. The mosaics look great and really finish off the station – fantastic work: so much time, care and attention to detail.’ 

Jimmy Jemal Regeneration Delivery Lead LBWF