2012 – Williton Station Mural to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the opening of the Station in 1862 seen on 31 March. This work is licenced under a Creative Commons Licence. ©Martin Hope

During meetings to discuss the Watchet 150 celebrations Martin Hope, Williton’s Station Master, came up with a proposal to paint a mural on the wall of the station shop facing out onto the car park.  Whilst other stations proposed grand celebrations on just one day he considered that the mural could be in place for at least twelve months and give enjoyment to passengers joining the train at Williton during the whole of the 2012 summer/autumn season.

He approached Tad Mandziej a local artist and wood carver who agreed to assist and he started working on Martin’s rough design for the mural. Many meetings, e-mails and hours taken to select the appropriate photographs  resulted in the design being firmed up by Tad.  It was now time for Brenda, Tad’s wife to get invoved , a talented artist she worked for many hours producing the mural assisted by Tad and several local artists.

The result can be seen on the right – a fantasic mural which definitely has the wow factor.

The mural was unveiled at a ceremony held during the morning of 31 March.

Our thanks go to Tad and Brenda and the other artists involved.