New Abbey Bridge Mural Celebrates Evesham’s History Through Community Creativity
A striking new mural is taking shape on Evesham’s Abbey Bridge, as artist Tech Moon, Krishna Malla, brings to life a large-scale artwork inspired by the town’s heritage, landscape and community identity. The project remains on track for completion by the end of March.
The mural has been co-designed with young people from Ourside Youth Centre, with support from more than 500 residents who shared ideas through surveys and engagement sessions. Their input consistently highlighted Evesham’s deep connection to its past and the pride people feel in the stories that shaped the town. As a result, the design draws on defining moments and symbols from Evesham’s history: the Battle of Evesham, the legend of St Egwin, the River Avon and Vale Gras asparagus – chosen because they reflect the town’s origins, its role in national history, and the natural landscape that continues to shape daily life.
These themes were selected not only for their historical importance but also because they resonated with residents as shared touchpoints of identity. Young people involved in the workshops described the design as something that would encourage others to learn more about Evesham, spark curiosity and strengthen pride in place.
The Abbey Bridge site was identified by the Evesham Place Board as a key location where public art could make a meaningful difference to how the space feels for residents and visitors, and it is being funded through Wychavon’s share of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
A reference group of local arts, heritage and community representatives has supported the project to ensure the mural reflects local priorities and the stories people most wanted to see represented.
Cllr Rob Adams, Executive Board Member for Strong Communities, Culture and Sport at Wychavon, said: “Investing in public art is about investing in our communities. By using funding to bring artists and residents together, we’re helping people shape the spaces that matter to them and creating places that feel welcoming, vibrant and rooted in local identity.
“We’ve seen the impact of this approach right across Wychavon, from the transformed underpasses in Droitwich to high street murals and the Park Canopy in Charity Brook Park. These projects show how targeted funding can unlock creativity, strengthen pride in place, and make everyday spaces more enjoyable for everyone.
“This mural is another example of that commitment. By securing UK Shared Prosperity Fund support, we’ve been able to put young people at the heart of celebrating Evesham’s heritage and its connection to nature and the river. It’s a fantastic demonstration of what thoughtful investment can achieve for a town and its community.”
Tech Moon will continue working on-site throughout March, with the artwork evolving daily as more detail and colour is added. Residents passing over the bridge or along the riverside can already see the transformation underway.
Date: 10 March 2026
Note to editors:
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
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