A COLOURFUL mosaic has been installed in Prescot town centre.

Situated on the corner of Eccleston Street and Aspinall Street, the tile mosaic celebrates Prescot’s heritage and incorporates historic photos of the town.

The tile sections relate to Prescot industries such as pottery, coal mining and watch-making and Prescot’s links to cultural icons William Shakespeare, Edward Lear and John Philip Kemble.

The artwork was created by artists Bernadette Hughes and Susan Whittle with input from residents and schools on the design and content. It even includes a roof tile from number 44 Eccleston Street and cogs to represent the town’s watch-making history.

The mosaic is the first in a planned series of public artworks in and around the town centre as part of the town’s Art in Public Places Strategy.

Cllr Graham Morgan, cabinet member for regeneration and economic development, said: “It’s wonderful to see the completed mosaic. The Prescot THI is really changing the look of the town centre and the addition of artwork like this really brings the area to life and complements the historical restoration work.”

Bernadette and Susan held workshops and sessions in local schools and were based in Prescot shopping centre for four months.

Bernadette said: “We heard stories about the town’s history; people brought in pictures and objects to be incorporated into the mosaic and about 150 people actually created the final artwork by putting tiles in place.

"It’s great that so many people got involved and it’s lovely to see the final piece in place for people to enjoy.”