‘They’re local lads’: artist puts mural of Bellingham and Rogers on chip shop
Summary
A local artist in Quinton, Birmingham, painted a large mural of football stars Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers eating orange chips on the wall of a fish and chip shop. The mural has become very popular, drawing many visitors and boosting business at the shop while celebrating local football talent from the West Midlands area.Key Facts
- The mural features Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers, two football players from the West Midlands.
- It was painted by local artist Dion Kitson on the wall of Classic Fryer’s chip shop.
- The image shows the players eating the local special, orange battered chips.
- The mural attracted a large number of visitors, including children and older people from nearby homes.
- Classic Fryer’s owner opened earlier and hired more staff due to increased customer visits.
- The mural received praise and shares on social media, including from Bellingham and Rogers.
- The artist wanted to promote pride in local sports heroes and challenge negative views about the region.
- Residents expressed pride in the players and the positive attention the mural brought to their community.
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