A civic reception, the ghost of Salty Cyril and a coat of arms

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Chester in Cheshire, North West England, a port since Roman times (Chester meaning a camp or fort) represents a perfect example of a Victorian River port.

The Port of Chester (1863) contains the important elements of commerce from that period. This painting is important as a significant piece of art of real historical worth because it faithfully shows the striking contrast between a bygone way of life, and our modern world.

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All the basics are now in place, the fine details and tidying up remain, in particular the Flying Scotsman herself, the Pullman coaches and the Royal Albert Bridge.

This new steam train painting is very different to the previous “train on a bridge” I have painted!   (more…)

An interesting and surprising email arrived recently asking about the Port of Chester.
Maybe you can help us help an author? (more…)

Katy requested a Remarque on her print so with her story in mind I showed The New Crane wharf with a unique scene in drawn pencil.

I always draw the remarques and sign in pencil, inks fade, graphite does not.

My sketch  may give Katy an idea for how the cat got onboard the ship in her story. (more…)

I received today an email from Mike Ellis.

Possibly  you may be very interested in my reply to Mike?

You have raised such interesting topics, I am copying this email immediately to some friends who may know some one who will purchase, give a home , to this excellent ship model (more…)

Blue Funnel steamer success and The Port of Chester…

The haunting marine painting of “Talthybius by moonlight”, not unlike the ship in the painting has reached it’s new home port, delivered to London Yesterday.

And The Port of Chester? ~ more below… (more…)