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The Pitman Painters

Feast your eyes! (East gallery)
If a picture speaks a thousand words, these pitmen's paintings talk more eloquently than any photograph. See for yourself. A palette of passion has vividly rendered the human story of colliery life. Today the Ashington Group is acclaimed worldwide, yet back in the 1930s none of them would have dreamed that a few evening classes would bring them international renown.

Their story has recently inspired a wonderful play by Billy Elliot writer, Lee Hall. "Pitman Painters" has had rave reviews for its sell-out performances in the North East and the National Theatre in London. Only at Woodhorn can you see the actual paintings though!

Why not take a look at the Ashington Group's own website: www.ashingtongroup.co.uk

If you would like to find out more about owning your own print of an Ashington Group painting, email press&advertising@woodhorn.org.uk

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