Born in Leeds, his family moved to Cornwall & then to Hertfordshire. His dad was involved in the design & manufacturing of fabrics. He was a C.O. in WWII & worked in farming. He then worked for Bernard Leach (1944-5) The Piano (1943) & Boats at Night (1947)

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Perfect ending to a warm day here. ‘Days End’ Etching and Aquatint by Morna Rhys. I found her work at Norton Way Gallery based in Hertfordshire. Easy to get round ( on line)
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We'd like to introduce you to the vibrant illustrations of .greenham 🌈

Nicki says - "Hi, I’m Nicki, a writer and illustrator based in North Hertfordshire. Inspired by fairy-tales and comics techniques,
I enjoy illustrating picture and chapter books."

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After a nearby bomb blast damaged his London studio in 1941 Henry Moore moved to Hertfordshire. He used his petrol allowance as an official war artist, driving weekly to London; a special permit enabled him to stay in any tube station, later drawing the sleepers from memory.

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We present you with 8 delightful sweet peas, each sweeter than the last. It’s no.4, ‘Loveliness’ for us!

Colour print of sweet peas, Rowntree’s new 'Royal Race' from a 1927 catalogue of vegetable and flower seeds from Rowntree Bros, Clarence Park, St Albans, Hertfordshire.

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A recent commission of St. Nicholas church, Hinxworth, Hertfordshire.

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Ravilious’ amazing Runway Perspective (1942) also dates from this time at Sawbridgeworth,

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Charity listing; A cute grey bunny watercolour pencil sketch.
(All proceeds go to the Rabbit Residence Rescue in Hertfordshire.) https://t.co/ZQ9nKAhd2F

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Katherine Ferrers (1634-1660) was an English heiress,but popular legend tells us she was the Wicked Lady,a Highway woman who held up ppl across Hertfordshire. She eventually died from a gunshot wound.

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Winter Work by George Clausen 1883-4 (). Childwick Green near St Albans, Hertfordshire.

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1575: Elizabeth de Vere was born in Hertfordshire. Considered an adept businesswoman she became Countess of Derby through her marriage prior to taking up the administrative duties of the Isle of Mann (Manx Çhiarn Vannin) in 1609. In 1612 she became the Lord of Mann.

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