The original artist is Arthur Bottomley, born in Oldham who went on to study art at the Oldham School of Art, leaving in 1964.He is a member of the Guild of Railway Artists and his subjects are mostly of a nostalgic nature, painstakingly researched.
THE PAINTING
The locally named ex GWR Saint class locomotive No 2947 'Madresfield Court' waits at the head of the Hereford-Paddington express for the local branch train from Ashchurch to enter Great Malvern station in the early 50's.
The two Morgans are, a 1934 three wheeler Supersports beetleback and a 1950 Plus4 drophead coupe.
Above the station on the Malvern hills, can be seen Malvern Boys College.
Interestingly, I have looked at the 'Gibsons Puzzles' website and cannot find 'Great Malvern' listed so presumably it has been withdrawn, although I guess that it might be worth emailing the company if you were interested in acquiring it.
Well done Dad!
ReplyDelete