Bristol primary school in the money after Banksy mural appears on playground wall
The artist left a special treat for the school while the staff and pupils were off for half-term
ARTIST Banksy has spray painted some art on the wall of a primary school in his hometown after a classroom was named after him.
Teachers and pupils were stunned to find the mysterious world-famous artist had paid them a visit while they were off on half-term last week.
The artwork shows a stick-wielding child chasing a burning tyre on the side of Bridge Farm Primary School, Bristol.
It is believed the work is a modern take on hoop rolling, a popular game played by children during the Victorian days.
The six-foot high piece also features a flower and a small house with ‘Banksy’ signed to the bottom left of the brick building.
He even left a note to the school thanking them for naming a part of the school after him.
The letter said: “Dear Bridge Farm School.
“Thanks for your letter and naming a house after me.
“Please have a picture.
“If you don’t like it feel free to add stuff, I’m sure the teachers won’t mind.
“Remember – it’s always easier to get forgiveness than permission. Much love Banksy.”
It is the latest piece of artwork by Banksy, who is from Bristol, to appear in his home city.
In 2014, the guerilla artist – whose work has appeared on the likes of the West Bank and in Calais – left a mural on the door of a youth club in Bristol.
‘Mobile Lovers’, which featured a couple embracing while checking their mobile phones, was removed by Dennis Stinchcombe, who run the club.
Mr Stinchcombe later sold the artwork for £403,000 to a private collector, securing the future for the club.