Nathan Murdoch opens exhibition honoring Peterborough's graffiti history

Diesel Streets: A Peterborough Wall Story opened at Peterborough Museum on February 7 and runs until May 23; the show features archival photos of the city's street art, new works by Nathan Murdoch, and an interactive installation inviting visitors to add their name to a train.

Diesel Streets: A Peterborough Wall Story opened to the public at Peterborough Museum on Saturday, February 7. The exhibition looks back at the formation of Peterborough's street art scene and acknowledges key contributors to that history. It brings archival photographs and memories into a gallery setting alongside new pieces by Nathan Murdoch. The project was funded by Arts Council England and Peterborough Positive. Exhibition highlights: - Archival photos show early street art in locations such as Stamford Meadow, Skaters Way, Welland Mobile, The Safeway Jam, The Rifle Range Subway, The Perkins Club and Thistle Drive Community Centre. - The show includes a dedicated tribute to the Peterborough Y2SK8 skate park and recognises contributors who are no longer with us, including Graham 'Deo' McNichol and others. - A series of new works by Nathan Murdoch are on display and are available for purchase. - An interactive installation invites visitors to put their name on a train, echoing graffiti traditions of visibility and legacy. - Artist talks begin with "In Conversation with Nathan Murdoch" on Friday, February 13, 6pm–8pm, and there will be artist-led workshops during the April Easter holidays. - The exhibition runs until May 23 and the museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am–4pm. Summary: The exhibition places street art and its local history within a museum context, highlighting creativity across the city and projects led with Peterborough Positive. Diesel Streets runs until May 23, with a public artist talk on February 13 and planned workshops in April. The next scheduled events and the exhibition dates are noted by the museum and organisers.