[1] Measuring 9 metres (30 ft) high by 5 metres (16 ft) wide,[4] the mural depicts various aspects of Sutton's heritage and local history in nineteen black and white panels.

[3][4] Surrounding this are shown the heraldic beasts of the coats of arms of the historic local families of Carew, Gaynesford and Lumley.

The early railway line, which was routed alongside the river is illustrated, as is a Hannibal biplane, which used the former Croydon Airport.

[5] At the end of the process, the paper and glue were washed off with water and the mosaic was grouted and polished.

[5] A plaque describing the panels was installed in 2011, and unveiled by Councillor Graham Tope, Executive Member for Community Safety, Leisure and Libraries, who said:[3] This beautiful mosaic has been a much-loved feature of our High Street for the past 17 years, but unless you're a historian the chances are you would not know what all of the intricate panels mean.