Can You Help Us Add To Our Knowledge?
We’re especially interested in any information you may have about the works and/or the donors.
The Old Water Mill near Betws-Coed 1857 by Thomas Creswick R.A. (1811-1869)
Thomas was a man of many talents: landscape artist, book illustrator, etcher & draughtsman.
Launching the Lifeboat on the Yorkshire Coast by by W. Crossley, 1903
An oil on canvas painting of a 37 foot lifeboat, but who was it donated by?
An Italian Fiddler By D. Farnetti 1896
Did you know this oil on canvas painting was donated by a grocer from Blackburn?
The Proposal by Federico Andreotti (1847-1930)
Discover more about this oil on canvas painting & who donated it to us.
Derelict Treales Mill by Walter Eastwood (1867-1943)
Find out more about this watercolour painting & Walter Eastwood.
Who Remembers This Farm House? Gillett’s Cross Slack Farm
Learn more about this watercolour painted by local artist Walter Eastwood.
The Village Postman By Alfred Augustus Glendening Jnr (1861-1907)
Discover more about painter Alfred Augustus Glendening Jnr (1861-1907) & who donated this oil on canvas..
Blue Plaque: Richard Ansdell (1815-1885) – Lytham House London
Did you know there’s a blue plaque displayed on Richard Ansdell’s London home which he named Lytham House?
Returning Home from the Fishing Ground by William J.J.C. Bond (1833-1926)
Discover more about artist William Joseph Bond & who donated this painting.
In Disgrace 1886 by Charles Burton Barber (1845-1894)
Painter Charles Burton Barber (1845-1894), commissioned by Queen Victoria to paint the royal pets.
Another Mystery! Do You Know Who Donated The New Curate To The Collection?
Oil on canvas painted by Percy Robert Craft (1856-1934), but who donated it?
Featured Artist: Thomas Falcon Marshall (1818- 1878)… & A Very Long Painting Name!
Is it “The Village Wedding or “The Young Squire’s Wedding: receiving the congratulations of his tenants, a scene of the Olden Time”?
Mother & Children Painting Donated by Richard Shore In 1946
This painting by Bernard de Hoog was donated by Richard Shore. Do you remember him or his family? We’d love to hear from you.
Do You Recognise The Artist?
If you’ve any ideas as to which artist created this picture, we’d love to hear from you!
Featured Artist With Strong Links To The Fylde: Fred Balshaw (1860-1936)
A prolific, versatile & widely exhibited painter, Fred Balshaw had strong links to the Fylde.
Musical Hour
A delightful watercolour painting by 19th century artist Achille Buzzi
Featured Artist: Hector Caffieri (1847-1932)
Read about Hector Caffieri, the watercolour artist.
Featured Artist: Kathleen White (1922-1987)
Who is Kathleen White & what’s her connection to St Annes-on-Sea?
Featured Artist: Hugh Berry Scott (1853-1940)
Find out more about local artist & sculptor, Hugh Berry Scott (1853-1940).