Francis Gomila, the original mural artist, talks about his design.
Millfield Link
Link Road Mural
The Link Road mural was designed and painted in 1982 by Francis Gomila as part of a regeneration project led by Peterborough Development Corporation. It is a much loved mural featuring many of the local residents from the area at the time. Peterborough Presents is currently working with the local community to help restore the mural back to its original glory. Scroll down to read, watch, listen, and view stories and memories of Millfield over the last fifty years. Click on the title of each post for more information.
Read: Francis Gomila
In 1982 Francis Gomila was asked to create the Link Road mural
Read: Sara Mumby and Roger Brooks
Sara Mumby met Roger Brooks when they worked together at Gladstone Street Community Association
Then and Now: Link Road Mural
Photographs taken by Chris Porsz in the 80s when the mural had been newly painted and then later in 2019.
Listen: Saghir Ahmed
Saghir Ahmed talks about growing up with Kursheed, one of the characters on the mural.
Photo Album: The Link Road Mural 2021
Photographer Chris Porsz gathered many of the original characters together in front of the mural
Photo Album: Link Road Mural Launch 1982
On 23 September 1982, the mural was unveiled by The Mayor of Peterborough.
Listen: Francis Gomila
Francis Gomila, the original mural artist, talks about working with students from Peterborough College.
Listen: Francis Gomila
Francis Gomila, the original artist, talks about the public painted in the mural.
Listen: Francis Gomila
Francis Gomila, the original mural artist, talks about adding characters to the mural.
Listen: Sara Mumby
Sara Mumby talks about her connection to Millfield and the mural.
Listen: Sara Mumby
Sara Mumby talks about leaving Peterborough and wanting to restore the mural.
Listen: Sara Mumby
Sara Mumby talks about the mural being dedicated in memory of Roger Brooks.
Watch: Link Road Mural Restoration
A short interview with Hirst Conservation who began the restoration of the mural.
Listen: Amirah Yasar
Amirah Yasar talks about the Link Road mural and street art/graffiti in the area.
Photo: Other mural by Francis Gomila
Another mural by Francis Gomila, sent to us by Peter Borton.
Photo Album: Link Road Mural Restoration
Progress on the mural restoration – 5th August 2021.
Photo album: Mural restoration
Progress on the Link Road mural restoration as of 7th August 2021.
Listen: Mural Playlist
Hear stories about the creation of the Link Road mural from Francis Gomila (mural artist) and Sara Mumby (wife of the late Roger Brooks).