New work by Harold Riley: “Self Portrait”, a mixed media work drawn in 1961 when Harold was 27. This is the earliest portrait we’ve ever had of the famous northern artist. https://t.co/i2YSdF7xZC

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A dog called Jock lived next door to us in Irlams o' th' Height in Salford. He was always sticking his nose into everything and wearing a mask would really have compromised him!

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Willy the well-known wagger, lived in Pendleton. He happily wagged around all his life and I am sure if he had the occasion to wear a mask he would have been delighted and wagged a lot more...

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Northern art: "Manchester Docks from Mode Wheel" c.1962...Painting by (British, b.1934 in Salford)..Played for as a junior..

Credit: University of

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This image from the 1968 ink and wash study in the Artist's private collection and published by the Riley Archive captures the legendary football player George Best during a game.

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