Project Speightstown is an initiative of the registered charity, Speightstown Enhancement Fund Trust, aimed at reviving the spirit of this quaint heritage town.
One of our first projects in the redevelopment efforts is the mural, ‘Bridge of Tides. This project was conceived and executed by an extraordinary innovator and entrepreneur, Pierre Spenard, the owner of Mango's restaurant in Speightstown. We now have amazing piece of public art by a world famous Trompe L'Oeil artist, John Pugh, and local artist, Don Small.
Using art as a catalyst for investment in and development of Speightstown, a beautiful but neglected old port and whaling centre in the north of the island once known as Little Bristol.
Driven by entrepreneur Pierre Spenard, the huge trompe l’oeil, Bridge Of Tides heritage- depicting mural by famed artist John Pugh of California supported by local artist Don Small overlooks Speightstown beach. It is a significant tourist attraction in the north of Barbados, drawing attention to this historical port town as a heritage tourism opportunity. Funded by entrepreneurs and other donors and managed by experienced volunteer and commercially driven Trustees.