A new heritage trail in Dagenham will feature public artworks celebrating the area's industrial history and its role in the equal pay movement. Artist Ruth Ewan has been commissioned to create several pieces, the first dedicated to the women involved in the Ford sewing machinists' strikes of 1968 and 1984. The project, led by Peabody and The Hill Group, aims to foster a sense of identity and belonging in the community while honoring the legacy of those who fought for workers' rights, particularly women.
It's an honour to be part of a project that recognises the importance of Dagenham's social history especially the incredible women who stood up for fair pay and equal working rights. My aim is to create new works that convey this remarkable history and speak of its continued relevance to the present.
Dagenham Green is about more than new homes - it's about creating a place with a strong sense of identity and belonging. This series of artworks will honour the spirit of those who made Dagenham what it is today, especially the women whose courage helped change the world of work.
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