Month: June 2020

BOTTOMLEY, George Cecil

George Cecil Bottomley (1894 – 1972) was by training a commercial artist, but also gained a following for his watercolour landscapes, particularly of scenes in the Yorkshire Dales. His birth was registered in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, although his parents were both from Yorkshire. His father, James, was a stock broker’s…

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ABLETT, Thomas Robert

  Although he was not born in Bradford, Thomas  Robert Ablett,  was a pioneer in teaching art began to develop his ideas whilst working as an Art Master at Bradford Grammar School. This led him to be a leading light in the formation of The Royal Drawing Society.  He was…

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Lesser-Known Artists of the Bradford District (1860 – 1997)

  ‘Lesser-Known Artists of the Bradford District (1860 – 1997)’ featuring 20 past local visual artists. This can be ordered via Ebay:  There are 100+ colour & black & white illustrations, soft semi-laminated covers, p.67, A4 size, printed on good quality paper and spiral bound, £10, including p&p, from Ebay…

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