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Oliver Kilbourn, a former coal face worker at Ellington Colliery is the sole surviving
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Oliver Kilbourn, a former coal face worker at Ellington Colliery is the sole surviving
Oliver Kilbourn, a former coal face worker at Ellington Colliery is the sole surviving founder member of what became known as the Ashington group of painters. The future of nearly 100 paintings was uncertain due to the advancing ages of the remaining members. The coal board has agreed to become custodians of the paintings. Oliver and six other members of the group, were the chief guests when Mr Humphrey Watson, area director of the Coal Board, officially opened an exhibition of the paintings at Graham House, Newcastle. Picured, Oliver Kilbourn in front of one of his paintings. October 1975
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Artist Ashington Coal Former Member Miner Northumberland Painter Painting 1975
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This print captures Oliver Kilbourn, a remarkable individual who not only toiled as a coal face worker at Ellington Colliery but also emerged as the last surviving founder member of the renowned Ashington group of painters. The future of nearly 100 precious paintings created by this esteemed collective was hanging in uncertainty due to the advancing ages of its remaining members. However, hope prevailed when the coal board graciously agreed to take on the responsibility of safeguarding these artistic treasures. In October 1975, an exhibition showcasing these exceptional artworks was inaugurated at Graham House in Newcastle, with Mr Humphrey Watson, area director of the Coal Board, officiating the opening ceremony. Amongst distinguished guests present were Oliver Kilbourn and six other members from this illustrious group. Standing proudly before one of his own masterpieces, Oliver personifies resilience and passion that transcends his former life as a miner. This photograph encapsulates both history and artistry intertwined within a single frame. It transports us back to an era where Saturday nights at the club were filled with camaraderie and creativity flourished amidst adversity. As we delve into this visual time capsule from Memory Lane Prints, we are reminded that art has no boundaries – it can emerge even from seemingly unlikely places like coal mines – leaving an indelible mark on our cultural heritage for generations to come.
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