OPDC unveils Park Royal: Then and Now, a new mural at the gateway to Park Royal

The Mayor of London’s development corporation for Old Oak and Park Royal, OPDC, has unveiled a new mural at Masons Green Lane Subway - a key entrance into Park Royal and an important thoroughfare under the A40 for people living and working in the area.

Commissioned and funded by OPDC, the artwork, Park Royal: Then and Now, forms part of the organisation’s ongoing commitment to improve public spaces in and around the Old Oak and Park Royal area.

At the end of 2025, OPDC launched an open call inviting local artists to help transform the subway into a brighter, safer and more welcoming entrance to Park Royal. In Spring 2026, local artist Andrew Werdna was commissioned to produce the mural.

Andrew was inspired by the local area and the local community, and the design of the mural draws on the area’s local landmarks and rich industrial history.

At the beginning of the design process, the local community were invited to take photos of a typical day in Park Royal, and their images inspired the final motifs seen in the design. Andrew also employed local young people from the nearby Minerva Works Circular Economy School to help paint the mural.

Working with Transport for London as landowner, the project has also delivered improved lighting and CCTV for the subway, making it safer and more accessible.

At a launch event, OPDC CEO Matthew Carpen visited the subway with the artist to view the artwork, celebrate its completion and hear the story behind the design. They were joined by local Ealing ward councillors who have supported the subway’s transformation from the outset.

This mural has transformed the subway at Masons Green Lane into a welcoming and inviting entranceway, providing improved wayfinding, safety and placemaking. Andrew’s colourful design celebrates the local history and culture of Park Royal and reflects the local diversity and community pride that is integral to this part of London. The commission is part of OPDC’s Early Activation and Placemaking programme, which identifies ways we can support our local communities now – through public artwork, public wayfinding and meanwhile use of sites. We hope the local community enjoys this fantastic new addition to the area.

Matthew Carpen, CEO, OPDC

Having grown up in Ealing, Park Royal has always been part of my West London, so it's a real privilege to leave something here. The subway is a space people use every day but rarely stop to notice. We wanted to change that. Everything in the mural came from the community, from the photos people took of a typical day here to the stories of the area's landmarks and industrial past. Painting it alongside young people from Minerva Works made it feel truly shared. I hope it makes the walk to the station feel brighter, safer and full of local pride.

Andrew Werdna, Artist

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About Andrew Werdna

Andrew Werdna is a West London–based muralist and illustrator with a decade of experience creating community‑led public art. He blends co‑creation, local imagery and lived experience to make artwork that feels rooted in place and built to last.

His work includes one of London’s largest community designed commissions, the Great Western Road Overbridge in Westminster.

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