The colourful houses of King Edward Street
King Edward Street, in the heart of Amble’s Conservation Area, has become colourful, even more enjoyable to live in, and full of happy vibes.
l-r: Clare Hargreaves, Zoe Harrison, Paul Rigby, Mark Keen, Maureen Dixon, and ‘The Gaffer’ Terry Vickers
Those residents who have been able to do so, have got together and shared the colour chart resulting in pebble-dashed homes being painted in shades guaranteed to raise the spirits.
And not only raising the spirits but strengthening the community feel of the street. “Before, we would nod and say hello to neighbours” said one resident “ but now with this shared project, we have become more of a community and less of a neighbourhood.”
Given that King Edward Street is part of the Conservation Area of Amble, permission was sought and granted and the majority of the painting has been carried out by residents Mark Keen and Terry Vickers, with paint being bought locally at N & F Young’s in Queen Street and paid for by the homeowners who have chosen to have their homes painted.
81 year old Terry said “I live on the stone-built side of the street so won’t be painting my house but it is great looking across at the different colours.”
Although still a work in progress, he added, “It’s been hard work for Mark and me but well worth it. It really lifts the spirits whatever the weather.”
There are 40 homes in King Edward Street and a recent count showed there were 13 houses that are now either holiday homes or holiday lets.
Mark commented “We have been receiving overwhelmingly positive comments from residents and visitors alike, which is great for the street and a bonus for Amble.”
So, no, it is definitely not Portmeirion nor is it Ballamory; it is the permanently sunny King Edward Street in Amble.
Jennifer Dunn
I have to say I’m very impressed with how bright and colourful King Edward street is looking it certainly brightens the whole street up love it King Edward street is still home to me ❤️ regardless of my distance well done Mark and Terry fantastic job
Well done to you all .hope the gaffer is doing his share
I THINK THE COLOURFUL HOUSES IN KING EDWARD STREET LOOK FANTASTIC, AND WILL CERTAINLY BRING A BIT OF HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, TO THE RESIDENTS OF AMBLE THROUGHOUT THE WINTER MONTHS. WELL DONE EVERYONE FOR YOUR AMAZING EFFORTS AND FOR TAKING GREAT PRIDE IN BOTH YOUR HOMES AND BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER .