Summary
The 13.5-metre-high mural, created by artist Peter Barber, was unveiled over the weekend on Thomas Street. Designed as an interactive piece celebrating UK travel, it features three-dimensional elements and is positioned a short walk from Manchester Piccadilly station within the Northern Quarter's independent retail and hospitality district.
CrossCountry has previously commissioned large-scale public art, including The Embrace in Leeds, which attracted thousands of visitors. David Mullins, head of brand, communications and digital strategy at CrossCountry, said the Manchester mural aims to inspire train travel and showcase accessible UK destinations while contributing to the city's street art reputation.
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- What is this article about?
- Train operator CrossCountry has partnered with Global Street Art to install a large-scale mural on Thomas Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter. The artwork, titled Been There, Seen That, will remain on display until 31 August and forms part of the operator's wider public art strategy.
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- This article was published on 10 August 2026.
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