A new mural by Sir Quentin Blake has been unveiled in north London ahead of the opening of his a new illustration centre.
The artist has written or illustrated more than 500 books and is best known for his drawings in Roald Dahl’s works.
His new work, A Bridge to the Past, explores the history of the New River – the artificial waterway built between London and Hertfordshire in the 1600s – and its relationship with the surrounding community.
Sir Quentin visited the Quentin Blake Illustration Centre in Clerkenwell to reveal the piece before the venue, where the artwork will be displayed, opens to the public on Friday.