📰 Hello Tolworth, I’m Ziggy – Public Art Unveiling: Feb. 2026

A new Tolworth mural commemorates David Bowie’s first-ever Ziggy Stardust performance, unveiled alongside a major rewilding milestone at Tolworth Court Farm Fields.

A vibrant new mural celebrating Bowie’s Ziggy debut is unveiled in Tolworth, paired with the release of grazing cattle onto London’s largest suburban rewilding site — a rare moment where music history and ecological renewal meet.

📰 Key Highlights

• Mural unveiled February 10, 2026 at Tolworth Roundabout

• Commemorates Bowie’s first Ziggy Stardust performance (Toby Jug, Feb 10, 1972)

• Created as part of The Community Brain’s public art programme

• Local school choir performed “Starman” and “Space Oddity”

• Event coincided with release of Sussex cattle onto Tolworth Court Farm Fields

• Part of the Wild Tolworth rewilding project — London’s first large-scale suburban scheme

📰 Overview

Tolworth marked two milestones on February 10, 2026: the unveiling of a bold new Bowie mural and the reintroduction of grazing cattle to Tolworth Court Farm Fields for the first time in over 50 years. The day celebrated both cultural heritage and ecological renewal, uniting community pride with environmental ambition.

📰 Source Details

Publication / Venue: This Is Local London

Date: February 16, 2026

Issue / Format: Online news article

Provenance Notes: Local reporting on Tolworth cultural and environmental initiatives.

📰 The Story

The mural — a striking portrait of David Bowie in his Ziggy Stardust persona — was unveiled at Tolworth Roundabout by The Community Brain, marking 54 years since Bowie debuted Ziggy at the Toby Jug pub on February 10, 1972. Painted with bold colours and the iconic lightning bolt, the mural declares: “Hello Tolworth, I’m Ziggy.”

A choir from Our Lady Immaculate Primary School performed “Starman” and “Space Oddity,” grounding the event in community participation and intergenerational memory.

On the same morning, three Sussex cattle were released onto Tolworth Court Farm Fields — a 42‑hectare nature reserve undergoing transformation through the Wild Tolworth rewilding project. This marks the return of grazing animals to the site after half a century, with their natural behaviours expected to diversify habitats, support wildlife, and improve soil health.

Key voices emphasised the project’s significance:

• Mete Çoban, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy, praised the site’s biodiversity gains.

• Elliot Newton, Citizen Zoo, highlighted how Wild Tolworth challenges assumptions about suburban nature.

• Dr Robin Hutchinson, The Community Brain, celebrated the partnership-driven transformation of Tolworth’s landscape.

• Cllr Ian Manders, Kingston Council, noted the strong local support for the project.

The mural forms part of a wider network of public art and wayfinding installations guiding visitors from Tolworth Roundabout to the rewilded fields — linking Bowie’s legacy with the area’s ecological future.

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📰 Closing Notes

This event unites two strands of Tolworth’s identity — its place in Bowie’s Ziggy mythology and its emerging role as a leader in suburban rewilding. A celebration of heritage, habitat, and community imagination.

🏷️ Hashtags (Archive Tags)

#DavidBowie #ZiggyStardust #Tolworth #WildTolworth #RewildingLondon #TheCommunityBrain #Kingston #PublicArt #GlamSlamChronicles

📰 Sources

• This Is Local London, February 16, 2026

• The Community Brain public art programme

• Wild Tolworth / Citizen Zoo project documentation

• Kingston Council environmental initiatives

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