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Stevenson Square

Northern Quarter landmark known for rotating street art murals.

Stevenson Square street art

Stevenson Square is a public square in the heart of the Northern Quarter with a strong reputation for street art. The buildings around it feature rotating large-scale murals by different artists. It's become a destination for photographing and following local street art practice.

The square itself has trees, benches, and a pedestrian layout making it a place to sit and spend time. The rotating murals change on a programme - artists are commissioned to paint new work on rotation, so the square's visual character shifts throughout the year.

It's become part of the Northern Quarter's identity as a creative neighbourhood. Local coffee shops and vintage stores surround the square, making it a natural gathering point for people who work and shop in the area. The street art draws its own audience of photographers and art followers.

Area Northern Quarter Type Street art landmark
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