A council contractor has apologised after painting over a mural of the late poet and actor Benjamin Zephaniah in Birmingham. The artwork appeared in an underpass in Hockley.
Airline unveils city-inspired artwork at new base
The large mural was unveiled on Monday to mark EasyJet opening its ninth base in the UK at Birmingham Airport. The artwork was created by Birmingham graffiti artist Gent.
A Forest Gate memoir of Benjamin Zephaniah
Forest Gate author and community activist, Derek Smith, pays tribute to, and shares local memories of, his pal, the recently deceased poet and writer, Benjamin Zephaniah (1958 – 2023)
Treasured memories of Benjamin (Newham Voices)
The death of poet and writer, lyricist and musician Benjamin Zephaniah prompted an outpouring of tributes from people in Newham who had the privilege to know him and his work.
