In June 2009, a picture of Reg, the owner of the Reynolds Supermarket, and of an unknown lady, were fixed either side of an older mural of St Helen’s Church.
In August 2014 the pictures of Reg and the lady finally came down.
Another street scene put up on the Reynolds Way Wall in June 2009
is coming away from the wall in August 2014.
Most of the original murals from over ten years ago, made with tiles, and paint on the wall, are still doing well; but the newer ones painted on board, have lasted about five years. The notice board lasted even less. It has been mended and broken again.
This area certainly needs a revamp, it is looking rather grubby – even the post box.
Nevertheless, the shop keepers are doing their bit, the pharmacy looks smart and there is a new Nepalese restaurant.
The picture of the lady I believe was the lady that used to run the hairdressers that was there. According to Spotted of Abingdon someone defaced Reg’s picture and it was going to be re-done. I hope so Reg is loved and respected, and well thought of to the residents of the estate.
I thought she ran the newsagents, but it was definitely one of the businesses there.