Some of Beeston's biggest names and heroes are celebrated by colourful murals in the town. Fashion designer Sir Paul Smith, the late actor Richard Beckinsale and soul singer Edwin Starr have been immortalised on the walls of buildings in the town, alongside a special tribute to local youngster Owen Jenkins, the 12-year-old who drowned trying to save two girls in Beeston Weir.
Work is now under way to create a new piece of artwork dedicated to another local legend, Sid Standard. He owned a bike shop in Chilwell Road and devoted 50 years of his life to cycling. The mural will be Beeston Street Art's 47th piece.
The 73-year-old inspired countless youngsters to take up cycling by taking them out every Sunday on their bikes. Many went on to become international road and track riders and protégé, Bryan Steel, won an Olympic bronze medal in 2000..
