Georgie

Inspired by Govan-born Peter Barr, aka ‘Daffodil King’, this incredible new wall is part of the Yardworks G.R.I.D project, gifted to Govan by the Govan Housing Association.

Peter Barr was known for bringing the daffodil back into fashion in the late 1800s, and is honoured annually by the Royal Horticultural Society. The Memorial Cup is given out to those who follow in his footsteps and advance the standing of daffodils.
In the background, the Empress of Britain ocean liner…built in Govan by the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company.

The huge mural showed an unnamed child picking up a daffodil and was commissioned by Govan Housing Association to mark its 50th anniversary. In a touching tribute to one of Govan Housing’s long-serving management committee members Georgie Hay, who died early 2022 after a lifetime of dedicated service to the community and a 42-year connection to the housing association.
Govan Housing chairman Gary Maguire said Georgie “would never be forgotten”.

He added that the decision to name the mural in her honour was appropriate for someone who had devoted so many years to helping others.