tarboat's photos with the keyword: art

On the first floor of the Lowther Hotel in Goole was used as a boardroom by the Aire & Calder Navigation Committee when in town. The walls are decorated by wall paintings showing various views of the Goole docks. These were largely hidden behind wallpaper until revealed a few years ago. The paintings seem to date from before 1835 and it is suggested that they were created by a Mr Bromley in 1834. The Bromley family were ship owners and chandlers and there are several possible artists in the family. James Bromley, who was a packet boat proprietor in 1841 is the most likely. By 1851 had moved to London where he was the manager of a diorama in St Marylebone. This suggests involvement in art and landscapes, but the definite identity of the artist remains unproven.

A mural painted by Gavin Renshaw at the Ribble Steam Railway. The locomotive is almost certainly a representation of Peckett 1935 of 1937, named 'Hornet', which was delivered to Black Park Colliery near Wrexham and ended its working life at nearby Bersham Colliery. The colliery shown here is neither Black Park or Bersham and may incorporate some artistic license.

Last night I took part in a riot in Macclesfield. The photo shows shopkeeper Rowson being pelted with potaoes whilst remonstrating with the crowd. The mob rampaged through the town looting shops and throwing potatoes at anyone who dared oppose them. The mayhem was only ended when the authorities brought in mounted troops to disperse the crowds under the blades of their swords. Afterwards we all returned to the market square for a potato feast and performances by two great bands! Community art at its best and an excellent recreation of the riot that took place in the town in 1812.

Statues from Anthony Gormley's 'Another Place' on Crosby beach. I like the view in this direction because of the industrial background, comprising the Seaforth container terminal, which adds a lot to the overall atmosphere.