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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

Easter at Lowther Gardens craft and gift marquee

Dobbies Carlisle craft and gift marquee

Hyde Makers And Producers Market

Haughton Green Makers and Producers Market

Arley Hall Food and Drink Festival craft and gift marquee

Stalybridge Makers and Producers Market

Ashton Park Garden Centre craft and gift marquee

Craft and gift marquee at the Cheshire horse show

Southport and drink festival craft and gift marquee

Cheshire County Show craft and gift marquee

Woodford Park Garden Centre craft and gift marquee

Arley Hall Garden Festival craft and gift marquee

Gordale garden centre craft and gift marquee

Haughton Green Makers and Producers Market

Gt Eccleston show craft and gift marquee

Lowther Gardens Ice-cream Festival craft and gift marquee

Nantwich show craft and gift marquee

Lowther Gardens Blues Festival craft and gift marquee

Penrith Bead fair

Southport Flower Show craft and gift marquee

Lowther Gardens Food and Drink Festival

High Legh Garden Centre Craft and Gift marquee

Southport Air Show craft and gift marquee

Rivendell Garden Centre craft and gift marquee

Lancs Game Fair craft and Gift marquee

Lady Green Garden Centre craft and gift marquee

Woodford Park Garden Centre craft and gift marquee

Gordale garden centre craft and gift marquee

Ashton Park Garden Centre craft and gift marquee

Lowther gardens Pumpkin Festival.

Houghton Hall Garden Centre Craft and Gift marquee

Christmas at Dobbies Southport

Christmas at Dobbies Southport

The Monastery Christmas Craft Market

Christmas at Notcutts Woodford Park Garden Centre

Christmas at Haydock Park.

Christmas at Dobbies Carlisle

Christmas at Lowther Gardens Lytham st Annes

The Monastery Craft Market

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

K and K Sewing

TJAMS

Luscious Scents

Calligraphy Jewellery

Mary Macs Herbal Infusions

The Ruby Nest

Drinkor Draw

Anne Pearson Designs

Sandy Pebbles Art and Design

Hildisvini

The Beady Jewellery Boutique

3rd Stone Silver

Krafty Scribblers

CUSTOM CLOCKS

Ethereal Crystals By Ellie

Unbridled Art

Anne Blanchard

Hats Not All White

Karens musings

Beautifully Handcrafted

Pretty little reborns

Glitterarty GB

The flower gallery

Cottage Cocktails

Ijele Collections

SR Penmakers

Captivate Designs

Oh So Pretty And Clever Crochet

Carramea Fashion

Enchanted Forest Candle

JEM Arts

2174

Dolls With Claws

Design Eye Gallery

Gabrimix

Crystal Bliss

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

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