Homeowner Steph Walsh says she has had the idea for the mural for about 15 years.
Steph Walsh said she hoped the new mural on the gable end of her house would be enjoyed by visitors
A woman in Derbyshire says she is "really happy" after adding a brightly-coloured mural to the end of her home. Steph Walsh, who lives in Belper, commissioned artist Sarah Yates to produce the artwork, which features kingfishers, magnolias and a nod to the town's industrial history.Crowdfunding provided money for the project, with any surplus to be donated to Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.After the artwork, Ms Walsh said she hoped the mural would become a much-loved local landmark.
"When you drive into Belper and you see that expanse of grey wall, it's screaming out for a mural," she told BBC Radio Derby. "I think it will be a positive thing for Belper - it will be the first thing you see as you drive in."
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