Uncovering Stanwell
We’re very grateful to Jean, from the Stanwell Women’s Institute, who has sent us these historic photos of St Mary’s Church (from 1912 and 1953) and Stanwell Green, as well as a great set of photos of Henry Lintott’s shop.
Henry Lintott’s Shop
Jean, a member of the Stanwell Women’s Institute, has sent us these photos of Henry Lintott’s shop in Stanwell. Jean considers herself to be a “newcomer” as she married into a very old Stanwell family – the Lintotts. The first photo was taken in 1925 (the dates of the other photos are still to be confirmed, Jean can you help?).
The Last Wolf
“Pictured in 1948, this scene depicts Oaks Road, which leads north from Stanwell village green. It’s original name was Perry Oaks. Legend has it the last wolf in England was killed at Perry Oaks…” Click to view a larger version of this clipping.
About the Project
The village of Stanwell near Heathrow Airport is about to be disrupted by the demolition of temporary World War II houses and their replacement with new homes fit for the 21st Century. In December 2008 artists Luke and Boyd from Signal Project were asked to do a Christmas mural by A2Dominion Group for the local community. Their idea was to create something that was a living artwork in the community, something personal, based on stories and suggestions from the community.
From this early start point an exciting intergenerational community project has grown involving Stanwell New Start residents and local community groups. Over the next few months we’ll be discovering and documenting the stories of the Stanwell residents through artwork and film, with input from the community at every step of the way. This will result in ‘Our Green’, a 50m long mural in Stanwell on St Mary’s Crescent, and ‘Moving Stories’, a 30 minute broadcast quality documentary. Check the blog regularly to see the project develop.
As part of The Stanwell Project integrated projects have been tailored for ten specific community groups. Click to read more about the project and to find details of the community groups and project team involved.