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Influential and inspirational people from North West
People worth learning a little more about

James Brian Jacques

(Born 1939 in Liverpool in Merseyside), Fiction

A write of childrens novels in the Redwall series among others. Many of the characters in his books where based on the people that Jacques had met.

Austin Andrew Wright

(Born 1911 in Chester in Cheshire), Sculpture

As a noted sculptor, Austin created pieces called The Argument, Ring and Mute 2. You may see his work at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Dorothy Whipple

(Born 1893 in Blackburn in Lancashire), Fiction

Whipple was a popular author, writing around eighteen novels. Two of which were made into film just after the Second World War 1945/46 - They Were Sisters highlighting marital abuse - They Knew Mr. Knight dealing with crime and dealing with coming out of prison.

Laurence Stephen Lowry

(Born 1887 in Stretford in Greater Manchester), Painting

Laurence Stephen Lowry usually called L.S. Lowry, British artist, is known for his 'matchstick' paintings of urban landscapes and industrial scenes in his native Lancashire.

Philip Wilson Steer

(Born 1860 in Birkenhead in Merseyside), Painting

Philip Wilson Steer, British artist, was influential in the growth of Impressionist art in Britain.

David Horatio Winder

(Born 1855 in Bolton in Greater Manchester), Painting

David Horatio Winder, British artist, was known for his landscapes of Britain.

Randolph Caldecott

(Born 1846 in Chester in Cheshire), Art,Illustration,Sculpture

The majority of his artwork was in illustration and he greatly influenced the illustration of childrens books. He also illustrated novels and books on foreign travel and exhibited sculpture and oil and watercolour paintings in galleries, including the Royal Acadamy.

Walter Crane

(Born 1845 in Liverpool in Merseyside), Fiction, Illustration, Painting, Pottery and ceramics, Textiles

A prolific artist who worked with pottery, stained glass, illustration and more. He was well know as an author of childrens books. He was both a disciple and friend to William Morris.

Lewis Carroll

(Born 1832 in Daresbury in Cheshire), Childrens Fiction, Illustration

The world famous author of Alices Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (1871).

Alfred William Hunt

(Born 1830 in Liverpool in Merseyside), Painting,Poetry

Winner of the Newdigate prize for poetry back in 1851, Alfred William Hunt was an accomplished painter in both oils and water colours.

Arthur Hugh Clough

(Born 1819 in Liverpool in Merseyside), Poetry

Clough wrote the novel Amours de Voyage, poems and satire.

Thomas Earnshaw

(Born 1749 in Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester), Clockmaking

An eminent watchmaker. Who was one of the pioneers of the chronometer, improving on the earlier work of John Harrison.

Sawrey Gilpin

(Born 1733 in Carlisle in Cumbria), Illustration,Painting

Sawrey Gilpin specialised in the painting of horses and dogs. He also was an illustrator and etcher. In 1786 his work was exhibited at the Royal Academy London and he was elected an associate of the Academy in 1795.

George Stubbs

(Born 1724 in Liverpool in Merseyside), Illustration, Painting

Stubbs was the son of a Currier and became famous for his paintings of horses.

Arthur Devis

(Born 1712 in Preston in Lancashire), Painting

Born in 1712 he was an English portrait painter and is known for a type of portrait called a conversation piece. In 1735 his first commission was Hoghton Towers from Duxon Hill, Lancashire. This showed his interest in landscape but two years later he became established as a portrait painter having a studio in Great Queens Street London.

Arts and crafts in North West

Craft Events in North West

Gordale craft and gift fair

The HandCrafted Market - Parkgate and Neston

Dobbies Carlisle craft and gift fair

The HandCrafted Market - West Kirby

Brockholes visitors centre craft and gift fair

Brockholes visitors centre craft and gift fair

Lady Green Garden centre craft and gift fair

Pumpkins in the park craftgift

The HandCrafted Market - Parkgate and Neston

Dobbies Southport Christmas craft and gift fair

The HandCrafted Market - West Kirby

The HandCrafted Market - Parkgate and Neston

Haydock park Christmas craft and gift fair

The HandCrafted Market - West Kirby

Christmas Craft and gift extravaganza Bolton stadium

Christmas at Runcorn shopping centre

Christmas at Runcorn shopping centre

Artists and crafts people in North WestHandmade and homespun artisan crafters from in and around North West.

Mary Macs Herbal Infusions

The Ruby Nest

Gabrimix

3rd Stone Silver

Ethereal Crystals By Ellie

Anne Blanchard

Hats Not All White

GlitterartyGB

The flower gallery

SR Penmakers

Captivate Designs

Oh So Pretty And Clever Crochet

Dolly Melts

Enchanted Forest Candle

Design Eye Gallery

D Royle Pens

PuddingBean Handmade Items

Crafty Witches

Goodie Gifts

Jane Elisabeth Embroidered Textiles

Luciouslips Art

The Vintage Bead Jewellery Store

Display Lighting Limited

Sue Holmes

Invoke

Deshca Designs

Pens By Bailey

Firefrost Designs Ltd

Sweet Star Seed Crafts

The Customs Project

Haus of Myth

Herbert and Dottie

Mia Lilys Gifts and More

July Studio Creations

ArtisanAroma

Silly Goose Crafts and Gifts

Blog PostsCraft posts by members in the north west section

The start of a new journey

Ingol Craft Fair 22nd April

The Future of The Customs Project

How We Work

Robs Story

Crochet is good for your health FACT

A whole day of crochet is my idea of heaven

JasCreations the products and now the Crafts Fair

Burger Smash gourmet street food

Vegan Fair Port Sunlight LABL Anchorhaven

Anchorhaven Pop Up Crystal Shop Wirral

One day event Crystals Jewellery and New Age Gifts

Wreaths are not just for Christmas

New Crafter advice please

Latest catalogue available

Artisan Craft and Gift Fair comes to Gordale

University of Bolton Event

May Bank Holiday Event

Haydock Park Event

Start of 2019 Events for Creative Crafts

Abstract mixed media collage workshop for adults

Craft Fair in Leigh Lancashire

Fourth Craft Fair for our church

Artists and crafts people in North West
Handmade and homespun artisan crafters from in and around North West.

Blog Posts
Craft posts by members in the north west section

Influential and inspirational people from North West
People worth learning a little more about