Lambeth council are considering naming a street after David Bowie, following the popularity of a Mural created after his death this January.
Bowie, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 69, was born in Brixton. A statement from the council confirms they will protect and locally list the mural, and is also considering “many suggestions for a permanent memorial”.
These could include statues and place naming, the statement reveals.
“Lambeth council is set to locally list the David Bowie mural beside Morleys in Brixton that became a shrine to the artist who died in January,” the statement reads. “Local listing would protect the mural and the council is also considering renaming the area where the mural is in Tunstall Place. The council is in contact with Bowie’s family about the many suggestions for a permanent memorial, including statues and place naming.”
Lib Peck, the leader of Lambeth council, said: “It is ultimately the family’s decision as to what may be appropriate. We must respect that and be patient. Lambeth residents have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of affection visibly demonstrated by floral tributes, messages and people visiting the Bowie mural to pay their respects to this unique ‘Brixton boy’.”
“We are also in contact with the Bowie fan club and other Brixton organisations who want to honour the memory and legacy of this extraordinary artist. We will share any word we get from his family that will determine what we do next.”
Bowie, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 69, was born in Brixton. A statement from the council confirms they will protect and locally list the mural, and is also considering “many suggestions for a permanent memorial”.
These could include statues and place naming, the statement reveals.
“Lambeth council is set to locally list the David Bowie mural beside Morleys in Brixton that became a shrine to the artist who died in January,” the statement reads. “Local listing would protect the mural and the council is also considering renaming the area where the mural is in Tunstall Place. The council is in contact with Bowie’s family about the many suggestions for a permanent memorial, including statues and place naming.”
Lib Peck, the leader of Lambeth council, said: “It is ultimately the family’s decision as to what may be appropriate. We must respect that and be patient. Lambeth residents have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of affection visibly demonstrated by floral tributes, messages and people visiting the Bowie mural to pay their respects to this unique ‘Brixton boy’.”
“We are also in contact with the Bowie fan club and other Brixton organisations who want to honour the memory and legacy of this extraordinary artist. We will share any word we get from his family that will determine what we do next.”
