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Andy Grant
Peter Blundell in 1977.
- Credit: Martin Garwood
Historian Andy Grant explores the life of Peter the Painter Blundell, the well-known local creative who
could often be seen at the side of the A127.
Peter Blundell was an affable, unassuming character who won the acclamation of Havering’s residents, attaining almost local celebrity status.
He was a familiar sight as he walked from the Hall Lane flyover in Upminster to Romford Market. Here he would exhibit his paintings of ships, hanging them on the railings outside the library.
Although many still remember him with affection, he remains an enigma – urban myths abound and rumours still circulate that he was actually very wealthy. Peter was not born into poverty and homelessness; on the contrary, he came from a well-to-do family. ....

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