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Radio 1 DJ Trevor Nelson MBE was special guest at the opening of Hackney Free & Parochial School’s Wall of Fame project on 28 January 2004.

The Wall of Fame is a 3D artwork designed by Year 10 students and inspired by their research into local modern day heroes. The results show a creative blend of figures from the fields of art, literature, music and fashion.

Trevor Nelson MBE was identified by many students as an aspirational figure and is featured in the artwork. The DJ grew up in Hackney and has since gone on to host his own television and radio shows. He spoke to the students about their artworks as well as his own experiences of his rise to fame in the music business.

“It was a wonderful experience and what was most enjoyable was the kids being able to meet one of their aspirational characters.” Christina Stavrinides, Head of Art, Hackney Free & Parochial School.

The project is a partnership between Free Form Arts Trust, B6 Sixth Form College and The Learning Trust, Hackney .

Free Form is funded by: