Harrogate's former Debenhams store getting an artistic make over
A local street artist is creating artwork on the boarded up entrance.
Harrogate's former Debenhams store is being given an artistic make over.
Local street artist Sam Porter from Mural Minded will be creating artwork on the boarded up entrances on Parliament Street and Oxford Street.
Each will be transformed into colourful images of flowers, as part of the town's Floral Summer of Celebration.
Being held between July 15 and August 12, the town centre will become home to a floral trail featuring eight unique displays, a shop window competition and an exhibition in Victoria Shopping Centre looking at different aspects of Harrogate’s floral history.
Harrogate BID Manager Matthew Chapman said: “The former Debenhams shop is one of the most prominent buildings on Parliament Street.
“Last year, it benefited from a number of our ‘well-known windows vinyls depicting famous people with a connection to Harrogate.
“Because it has stood empty for a while now, and has had its doors boarded up to stop people from sleeping in the recesses, we have asked Sam to work his magic here.
“He’s an incredibly-gifted artist, his murals are stunning and will help give this building a welcome burst of colour, one that fits in with our Floral Summer of Celebration.”
It is expected the work will be completed next week.