Well-loved celebrity pub mural restored

The much-loved celebrity mural on the side of the Prince Albert pub on Trafalgar Street has finally been revealed following its renovation.

The celebrity mural has been a highlight of Brighton’s art scene since it featured a lone tribute to the Radio 1 DJ John Peel following his death in 2004.

Earlier this week the scaffolding that has surrounded the mural for more than a month was taken down.

The mural had to undergo repairment work following concerns about flaky paint.

The new mural features 42 celebrities including: Leonard Cohen, David Bowie, Michael Jackson & Prince. The only similarity with the previous version is Johnny Cash who still sits at the top of the mural.

The manager of The Prince Albert Pub, Grace, said: “They’re just iconic Rock n Roll stars.

“Last year (2016) was the year where a lot of people died. So we felt it needed updating.

“You get so many people taking photographs and looking at it (the mural).”

When asked about her favourite celebrity, she said: “Whitney is up there. I quite like all of them really. Frank Sidebottom is funny…and Johnny Cash and Michael Jackson.”

By Clare Calder