Peaceful Progress - Graffiti Artists - Pont y Werin artwork commemorating the old subway under the River Ely.

Peaceful Progress 'was approached by The Harbour Authority to work on a very cool new project, creating a mural to pay homage to the old historical Ely Subway. This was a pedestrian tunnel that ran from what is now Plas Pamir, beneath the River Ely to the area where Cardiff Bay Yacht Club now stands. It was a thoroughfare linking both banks of the river – allowing pedestrians, including hundreds of sailors and dockworkers, to cross the Ely without negotiating the muddy river banks and taking the chain ferry.'

'Peaceful Progress is a professional Graffiti Arts organisation based in Cardiff. We specialise in creating exceptional Aerosol Art murals of any scale in almost any environment. We are among the finest in our field, and can produce stunning photo-realistic work, environmentally sensitive artwork and good old traditional Graffiti. We offer Graffiti Art Workshops to individuals and groups, and have over 13 years professional experience. Please contact us for a free quote. No job is too big or small.' [642]

Personally, I adore this work and was taken aback when I first saw it. It brings into the public arena a piece of mostly forgotten Penarth Dock and Ely Tidal Harbour heritage expressed vividly in an alternative medium by talented young artists - what could be better? My thanks and congratulations to Peaceful Progress and all others concerned with the project. [642] [20180420]

For the history of the subway click on the links below :

The Subway Under the River Ely Story

Structural Analysis of the river Ely Subway by Rota Design Limited - 2015

The Ely River Subway 1900 - 1963

Investigation into the Condition of the Ely River Subway : 1991