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Harry Potter map inspires Dunstable street art trail Harry Potter map inspires Dunstable street art trail
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The Marauder's map in the Harry Potter books that only shows locations when magic is used has sparked inspiration for a town's art trail. The Marauder's map in the Harry Potter books has been the inspiration for a town's art trail.
Dunstable's Invisible Street Art Trail has black and white maps showing more than 20 artworks on pavements that are only revealed in the rain.Dunstable's Invisible Street Art Trail has black and white maps showing more than 20 artworks on pavements that are only revealed in the rain.
Joanne Bowes, one of the muggles behind the trail, hopes it will get people interested in the town's history.Joanne Bowes, one of the muggles behind the trail, hopes it will get people interested in the town's history.
"The whole idea is to get people out on rainy days," said artist Claire London."The whole idea is to get people out on rainy days," said artist Claire London.
The works include:The works include:
It is hoped they will remain in place until the end of June, or until the special paint wears off.It is hoped they will remain in place until the end of June, or until the special paint wears off.
Mrs Bowes, who helped to get the work commissioned, said: "The purpose is to create more interest in the town centre, to get people to appreciate the history and the heritage.Mrs Bowes, who helped to get the work commissioned, said: "The purpose is to create more interest in the town centre, to get people to appreciate the history and the heritage.
"Dunstable has had difficult times, but so much work has been done to help it recover and it is indeed recovering.""Dunstable has had difficult times, but so much work has been done to help it recover and it is indeed recovering."
Mrs London, a teacher also known as Bear The Artist, said her map was "inspired" by the Marauder's map, which shows locations by placing a wand tip on it and saying, "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good".Mrs London, a teacher also known as Bear The Artist, said her map was "inspired" by the Marauder's map, which shows locations by placing a wand tip on it and saying, "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good".
Although no magic is needed to see the stencil artworks, if it is not raining, using a watering can works just as well, she said.Although no magic is needed to see the stencil artworks, if it is not raining, using a watering can works just as well, she said.
"Kids have loved it. They are so engaged, and they have been coming to me saying 'I've found this stencil', so I know it's been a great hit," she added."Kids have loved it. They are so engaged, and they have been coming to me saying 'I've found this stencil', so I know it's been a great hit," she added.
Kieron, 11, told the BBC it was "really good" and his favourite motif was "incy wincy spider".Kieron, 11, told the BBC it was "really good" and his favourite motif was "incy wincy spider".
James, nine, said he was "surprised" to see the work on the pavement when it was raining, and he wanted to go and find more.James, nine, said he was "surprised" to see the work on the pavement when it was raining, and he wanted to go and find more.
The project was funded by Dunstable Town Council and Central Bedfordshire Council.The project was funded by Dunstable Town Council and Central Bedfordshire Council.