GRAFFITI TUNNEL

 

Leake Street









There's a good chance you'll see artists at work ...
Some might even let you have a go ...
... although brandishing a can of red spray paint is maybe not the best idea if you're wearing white.














     The regulars are well represented, including Abraham.O, with three offerings ...

      This 3-D image, built up with layers of threads, has to be the painstaking work of Perspicere ... 
    NB Perspicere is the present active infinitive of perspicio, meaning roughly “to see through,” “see clearly” or “perceive". 
(Bob of the Shires or Alec of Tunbridge Wells please check).

Mr Doodle has left his mark(s) ...
... including a self-portrait ...
     The murals change frequently. But it's good to see two portraits by Olivier Roubieu are still here. The one on the left is of Zabou ...
 
Another mural intended to remain is Blek le Rat's The Red Leopard (2023), which has been covered in protective perspex ...
Born Xavier Prou in 1952, Blek le Rat has been described as  'the  father of Stencil Graffiti'.

     There are also tributes to Helch who died recently ...
'Rest in Paint'
        The street artist Helch, known for murals and tags across England, has died, his gallery has said. He rose to prominence in 2018 by painting his eponymous tag in capital letters across a string of public spots in London as well as bridges on the M4, M1 and M25. 

                                                                          The Guardian, September 1

      Getting to Leake Street: In Waterloo Station, head towards The Sidings - platforms 20-24. Go down one floor, take the exit and turn left past Nando's and BrewDog.  In The Sidings there are also toilets, coffee shops and a Wetherspoons - The Lion & Unicorn.

    Tourist tip: the far exit of the Graffiti Tunnel is on Lower Marsh, a pedestrianised street with some great street food ...


Coming soon ....
     I have lots of stuff in the pipeline and have been waiting for a rainy day to lick it into shape. But rainy days in London have been about as frequent as a sensible word from the lips of the Hot Air Buffoon. Anyhow, once the weather turns, watch out for ...
    Tube Treasure Trove - Appendix
    Glasgow Street Art - A Wee 2026 update to Glasgow Street Art 2025.
     Brompton Cemetery
     Kensal Green Cemetery
     Abraham.O street art
     East London Art Trail/Cathedral of Sewage
     Wanstead Street Art
     
 

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  1. Anonymous3 October 2026 at 16:58

    i used to work in lower marsh, but probably before all the graffiti. keep blogging!

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