The below photos were taken in 1994 of a graffiti art mural entitled “Underground” that was painted in the break out area of a building called the Old Town Mill (OTM) that forms part of the Buckingham university campus.
“Underground” mural section – Buckingham University, OTM building, 1994.
The OTM is located between Hunter Street and the River Ouse in the town of Buckingham Situated on the outskirts of Milton Keynes. At the time of writing this article the OTM still forms part of the Buckingham university campus.
“Underground” mural section detail – Buckingham University, OTM building, 1994.
The pictures in this article were taken by DJ Kraze One in 1994 but it has not been possible to identify the artist or the exact year that the mural was created. Due to its location the mural remained untouched until it was painted over in the late 1990s.
“Underground” mural section detail – Buckingham University, OTM building, 1994.
The artwork covered the entire area of the breakout hall which at the time these photos were taken also contained a shop, arcades games, pool and foosball tables. The area was mainly used by Buckingham university students for recreational activities.
“Underground” mural section detail – Buckingham University, OTM building, 1994.
The “Underground” mural was one of the largest pieces of graffiti artwork created in the Buckingham/Milton Keynes area during the early to mid 1990s that Break to the beat are aware of.
“Underground” mural section detail – Buckingham University, OTM building, 1994.
Although access to the OTM building was not restricted during the early part of the 1990s, the “Underground” mural was painted in an area of the university that was not frequented by members of the public.
“Underground” mural section detail – Buckingham University, OTM building, 1994.
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