Kingston Station Unveils Railway History Mural
Artwork by Skyhigh and Roo commissioned by South Western Railway and Network Rail Wessex.
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Kingston Station has introduced a new mural stretching the length of one of its platforms, detailing the area's railway heritage. The artwork was commissioned by South Western Railway and Network Rail Wessex.
Artistic Depiction of Local History
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Local artists Skyhigh and Roo created the large-scale artwork in collaboration with The Community Brain, a community rail partnership. The mural uses colours that reflect both the natural environment and the urban setting of Kingston, alongside its extensive railway story. It visually represents a Victorian-era steam train alongside one of the new Arterio trains operated by South Western Railway and Network Rail Wessex. A ticket from 1863, the year the station began operations, is also depicted. The artwork further references the electrification of the Kingston Loop, which occurred in 1916.
Royal Connections
Beyond its railway narrative, the mural acknowledges Kingston's historical significance as the site where Athelstan, the first King of England, was crowned 1,101 years ago on 4 September 925. Six other early English monarchs were also consecrated in Kingston. Last year, on 4 September 2025, South Western Railway and Network Rail Wessex marked the 1,100th anniversary of Athelstan's coronation by naming a train 'King Athelstan' on the same platform where the new mural is now located. The year 2025 also marks the 1,100th anniversary of King Athelstan uniting the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms to become the first king of a single, unified Kingdom of England.
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+What is the new artwork at Kingston Station?
A new mural has been installed at Kingston Station, stretching along one platform. It was commissioned by South Western Railway and Network Rail Wessex and created by local artists Skyhigh and Roo.
+What does the mural depict?
The mural illustrates Kingston's railway history, featuring a Victorian steam train and a modern Arterio train. It references the station's opening in 1863 and the 1916 electrification of the Kingston Loop, as well as Kingston's historical role as the coronation site of King Athelstan.
+Who commissioned the mural?
The mural was commissioned by South Western Railway and Network Rail Wessex. They collaborated with local artists Skyhigh and Roo and The Community Brain on the project.
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