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Oct 2023
Bilton's iron bridge mural suffers worst graffiti attack yet
The mural on the iron bridge in Bilton has been covered with offensive graffiti.
Beverley artist Emma Garness was commissioned by Network Rail, which owns the bridge, to paint the mural in 2021.
Its uplifting nature-themed design, which incorporates local elements including cherry tree blossom from the Stray in Harrogate, has been well received.
Artist Emma Garniss finishing her design in 2021.
But the bridge, which links Claro Road and Woodfield Road, has been subject to several outbreaks of graffiti.
Ms Garness used special paint which enables it to be cleaned,
Bilton man Chris Knight has twice volunteered to help after a swastika and anti-Pakistani messages appeared.
The latest outbreak is perhaps the most extensive yet. It includes three slogans, two of which make offensive personal comments about national and local politicians.
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