Artwork paying tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore, as well as our armed forces and the heroic efforts of the NHS has been painted onto a wall in Blackheath.

Situated at a prominent spot on Bassano Road, the mural adorns a wall between Brookfleet taxis and The Little Beech pub, both owned by local couple Richard and Mandy Wade. Their daughter, Kiera, is the licensee of the pub and the person who commissioned the artwork. She said:

"We took the pub on last September and worked really hard, not just on the interior of the pub but to clear the wasteland that was located in front where the mural now stands. 
 
"We wanted something eye-catching and to lift the spirits of the locals in these difficult times. Our children were so excited about the idea, they donated some of their pocket money to buy paints for the mural.
 
"We are blessed to have the talented Lynsey Marshall do such a wonderful job and we hope it will be admired for many years to come by the people of Blackheath."
 
Local tattoo artist Lynsey Marshall and her son Jasper worked on the mural in the evenings to avoid curious passers-by. She added:

“When I was asked to do the mural, I couldn’t turn it down. It’s a subject close to my heart and I really did enjoy painting it with help from my son Jasper.”
 
Councillor Danny Millard is very impressed at the difference the mural has made to his home town of Blackheath. He said:

“This is a fantastic artwork which has really brightened up a corner of Blackheath that was in a bit of a mess before. It has made such a difference and given us something in Blackheath that we can all be really proud of.”