Work of young artists unveiled at Horwich Parkway

Talented young people at Bolton School boys' division were commissioned by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to create works to go on permanent display at Horwich Parkway, celebrating Horwich, Bolton and Greater Manchester.

The pupils who are part of the school's Young Artists' Collective created artwork on themes of sport, industry, transport and the environment.

It was officially unveiled this week in a special ceremony attended by TfGM, Northern, Network Rail and Bolton School.

Jen Brewer, art teacher said: “The boys have really enjoyed their experience of working together towards a professional brief.

"After visiting and photographing the local area, talking with local residents and businesses in Horwich, the boys worked hard to produce some superb outcomes through a variety of different media. It’s great to see this artwork at Horwich Parkway. YAC has a passion for art and design and the pupils have worked brilliantly as a collective and as individuals to produce art that reflects both their own interests and the surrounding area. It’s a showcase for their talent and provides a real connection between the station and the local community. I hope the many passengers who use Horwich Parkway get to see and appreciate it.”

Michael Keating, from TfGM said: “As part of recent improvement activities We have been really keen to put customers and users at the centre of everything we are doing here at Horwich Parkway. The station is a vital part of the community and we wanted our young people to be proud of the station and have a sense of ownership and belonging.“We are really grateful therefore that we have been able to work with the talented students from Bolton School to create art work that represents Horwich, Bolton and Greater Manchester.This project, and these art installations in particular, are a fantastic example of how the local community can work together in partnership and really inject that sense of pride in public facilities.”