The Pitt Street Mural

To mark the 80th anniversary of the island's liberation from German Occupation Pitt Street, St Helier is home to a new large-scale mural featuring an iconic black and white wartime photograph of Jersey children exploring a German anti-aircraft gun after Liberation. This remarkable image captures a unique moment in our history, and incredibly, two of the individuals in the photograph are still alive today - a living link between past and present.

The mural has been created by local artist Ben Robertson, also known as BOKRA World, and is now prominently displayed on Rutland House on Pitt Street, opposite the popular Lockes Stories, creating what is hoped will be a lasting cultural landmark.

If you look closely. you may be able to pick out the ‘V’ painted into the background of the image, The letter ‘V’ was used as a symbol of Allied victory and was adopted across Europe as a symbol of hope. Inspired by BBC broadcasts, Islanders began painting or scratching the letter ‘V’ on roads, walls and signs.

The painting of the mural wouldn't have been possible without the support of Jersey War Tunnels, who's funding has allowed this incredible legacy to be created. A visit to the War Tunnels will allow you to see firsthand a gun similar to the one in the image Ben has created, alongside a huge collection of other war time artefacts.

Thanks must also go to D2 Real Estate who secured the permission from the building's owner which allowed the work to proceed.