Salford Council Demolishes Hidden Mural
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Salford Council Demolishes Hidden Mural: A Cultural Loss
A vibrant mural by Hungarian artist George Mayer-Marton, created in 1954, was demolished by Salford council despite efforts to save it. The mural, titled The Five Joyful Mysteries of the Virgins Rosary, covered a whole foyer wall of St Ambrose Barlow RC High School in Swinton. It was buried under plaster and paint in 1994 and forgotten until last year. Campaigners, including the artists great nephew and former school assistant head, raised funds to hire experts who revealed intact frescoes. However, the council proceeded with demolition for affordable housing, citing Historic Englands refusal to list it. New expert reports confirm the mural survived in great shape, but the council argues it was already covered when they took over the site. This incident highlights the fragility of art preservation in the face of development.
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