In 2019 City of Sanctuary Southampton received funding from Southampton City Council’s Community Chest fund to design and create a mosaic celebrating the Council’s pledge to make Southampton a City of Sanctuary.

Renowned local artist Will Rosie was commissioned to design and construct the mosaic, which will be erected on the approach to the redeveloped Southampton Central Station once local works have been completed.

The glorious mosaic will stand as a proud symbol of Southampton’s history and its vibrant and diverse culture, where everyone is welcome and celebrating the contribution of refugees to our city, under the title of “Refugees Welcome”.

Until the area where the mosaic will be erected is ready, City of Sanctuary Southampton will be seeking to find a location to display it for public view.

We cannot wait to share the finished article with you.