Best of Black Country mural unveiled at Wolverhampton train station

The mural, which measures over 10 metres wide and three metres tall, has been created by local student Coree Bridgen and can be found in the waiting room on platform one at Wolverhampton train station.

It celebrates Wolverhampton's landmarks and history, showing Molineux, the Prince Albert statue, a giant wolf, the Black Country flag and Banks's Park Brewery.

The design was chosen as the winner of a competition set up by staff at the station.

Coree said: “I am thankful for the opportunity of painting the mural, the staff at the station were very welcoming and I enjoyed our conversations.

"I would like to say thank you to Andy for being a big help and my fantastic art teachers at St Matthias School.

"Without them, none of this would have happened, I hope this piece will allow me to have future opportunities with other businesses.”

In autumn 2018, hoarding was put up along the main wall of the waiting room and staff at the station saw an opportunity to get the community involved and liven up the railway.

Wolverhampton station manager Mel Bryett, said: “Coree’s design is fantastic, and reflects perfectly what my team had in mind for the hoarding – something that links to local landmarks and symbols.

"The city is undergoing a lot of change at the moment – particularly around the station – but we still wanted the lounge to be inviting for passengers during these works.

“We have had some great feedback from passengers while Coree has been hard at work, and would encourage anyone passing through the station to come and have a look at what has been achieved, as it is truly magnificent.”

The artwork will now stay on display until the autumn.