Comments on: Save The Royal Exchange Murals!

By: rogerkattenhorn

rogerkattenhorn — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 09:19:07 +0000

I add my voice to the chorus of disapproval. My chosen adjective to describe this plan is ‘grotesque’. The custodians of these works are obviously not fit to be so. I would say “What on earth are these people thinking of?” But the answer is equally obvious… mere £’s. These plans are some of the most exemplary forms of philistinism that I have ever come across.

By: Shawdian

Shawdian — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 04:42:20 +0000

An ABSOLUTE DISGRACE!
THESE MURALS BELONG TO THE PEOPLE, THEY WERE PUT THERE FOR THE
NATION IN RESPECT FOR THOSE WHO MADE SURE YOU HAVE A COUNTRY
YOU CAN CALL YOUR OWN HERITAGE IS IMPORTANT IT SAYS WHO WE ARE
WHERE WE CAME FROM AND HOW PLEASE SEE SENSE AND RESPECT

By: Sarah-Jane Griffin

Sarah-Jane Griffin — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 14:07:22 +0000

I cannot believe that any self respecting planning officer would sanction such a crime against art and our heritage. Is there a petition that I, and others, may sign?? I’m shocked, appalled and greatly saddened by the greed and lack of pride shown. This should never be allowed to happen.

By: Margaret Morley

Margaret Morley — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 14:17:31 +0000

What is the situation now ? I had not heard about this. Where is this building? Would like to try gaining access if possible!

By: Kate Fearnley

Kate Fearnley — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 14:45:09 +0000

Are they still able to be seen?

By: Sally Woodcock

Sally Woodcock — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 15:19:10 +0000

PS – I am giving a talk on the colourman to the British Association of Paintings Conservator-Restorers at the start of October and am citing the Royal Exchange paintings as an example of a yet-to-be researched project. Would you have any objection to me using some of your images to alert the BAPCR to the plight of these paintings in the course of my lecture. If so, please could you let me know how you would like them to be credited? With many thanks – Sally

By: Sally Woodcock

Sally Woodcock — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 15:02:08 +0000

Many thanks for alerting me to this proposal, to which I have objected. I am currently researching the firm of artists’ colourmen that not only supplied the materials but installed the paintings and restored them from the 1890s to the 1970s. It is clear that in an earlier period these paintings were valued and it seems a great pity to see them so compromised and endangered today with no recognition of custodianship for the future.

By: claire tylee

claire tylee — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 11:12:28 +0000

PS I too have been refused entry to the mezzanine to see the murals – I circumvented security guards by going up in the lift in NorthWest corner and walked around confidently!

By: claire tylee

claire tylee — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 10:33:12 +0000

Lord Leighton and Frank Brangwyn – vandalism! Not only visitors but our schoolchildren deserve their heritage.

By: Phillip Ellis

Phillip Ellis — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 11:37:09 +0000

Modern day vandalism