Katharine had a trip to Sheffield yesterday to visit her dad in his care home. She also had time to look around part of the city centre, and she found this rather attractive piece of street art on Charles Street. It shows what seem to be a pair of Great Tits. Sadly some parts of the artwork have been vandalised. This area around Sheffield Hallam University has become quite a popular place for street art, and there are some lovely examples.
Katharine's dad wasn't in a very good mood. He is a Ukrainian who came to the UK after the Second World War and built a new life here. If he had returned to the Ukraine after the war it is highly likely that he would have been killed as happened to so many others who were repatriated.
He was obviously very upset by what has happened to Ukraine over the past two days, so it wasn't an easy visit for Katharine. We have heard indirectly from relatives in Ukraine - so far all are safe, but they do live in the west of the country, away from the current military conflict. Hopefully they will remain safe, but who knows what will happen next?
Impressive art. So sorry about Katherine's dad. Very upsetting to see his homeland in such distress. Our son and his wife were teachers in Kiev and both their boys were born there. So many lovely people and places. We're all feeling very sad and concerned for friends there.
💛🙏 all round !
Why would people want to vandalize this artwork? So sad. My heart goes out to all the people of Ukraine. It's all so senseless! I'm sorry for Katherine's dad, it must be very hard for him.
Beautiful piece of art which can be admired as people walk along the street. Pity about the vandalism. I cannot understand how some can be so stupid to do that.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated. Thank you too to those of you who share our concern for the events in Ukraine. It is hard to imagine the horrors of war that people there are suffering.
💛🙏 all round !
I hope your family remain safe in the Ukraine
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated. Thank you too to those of you who share our concern for the events in Ukraine. It is hard to imagine the horrors of war that people there are suffering.
Ian
Thank you both. I do find this a very cheerful piece of street art.
Ian
Thank you Vesna - there seems to be quite a lot of colourful street art in Sheffield.
Ian