Cable Street Mural

The Cable Street Mural is a large-scale artwork covering the exterior wall of St George's Town Hall, depicting a street confrontation between protesters and police. The composition spans multiple wall sections and uses bold colors with realistic human figures to show different moments of this event.

The mural was created between 1979 and 1983 by four artists and honors an event from 1936 when local residents stopped a fascist march. This street action became a turning point for resistance against political extremism in East London.

The mural represents how Jewish, Irish, and local residents worked side by side to oppose fascist movements in their neighborhood. People today see it as a shared symbol of community resistance that still matters to the area.

The mural is located in a public spot that is easy to access and can be viewed from outside any time, without needing to pay admission. The colors show best during daylight hours, particularly in the morning when sunlight brings out the details of the artwork.

Each figure in the mural is based on real photographs of people who were present at the 1936 event, preserving their actual expressions and gestures. This approach turns the artwork into a visual record of real individuals who took part in that moment.

Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Inception: 1983

Creator: Desmond Rochfort, David Savage, Paul Butler, Ray Walker

GPS coordinates: 51.51100,-0.05864

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59