I’m new to this Forum, and in years gone by this might have already been covered, but…
In about 1990, in a pub in Driffield called the Doune Arms, (which is now a private house), I saw a print of a painting by Fred Groves. It depicted a Hurricane, viewed through the broken windowpane of a Control Tower. Where the glass was broken, you could only see the present day (i.e. peacetime ) view – where the glass was intact, the “1940” image prevailed. Lovely painting – does anyone know either the location of the original, or anywhere I can obtain a print?
Sorry if this is a repeat.
By: Newforest - 29th December 2011 at 22:06
Can’t find a link for the painting anywhere so hopefully Ingrid will be able to post a photo or invite us round to her house as it was well worth looking at the first time! 🙂
By: PeterW - 28th December 2011 at 17:59
Hi Ingrid
Any chance of posting a picture of it? None of the previous links work any more.
Thanks
Peter
By: Ingrid Wardle - 28th December 2011 at 14:42
spirit of 1940
Hi have just read your post about “THE SPIRIT OF 1940” I see you are after the print well i have one signed and numbered 470/500 and am considering selling it,don’t know if your still interested reply if so many thanks steve_squib
Hi there,just to say after 20 years of trying to hunt down this print,my son managed to find it for my Christmas present,it is numbered 470/500,so is possibly your print? I am over the moon with it,it certainly won’t be sold on again in my lifetime,regards,Ingrid x
By: wv838 - 17th June 2008 at 16:46
Ah… bit rich for my blood, but it’s my birthday tomorrow so if you guys want to have a whip’a’round :diablo:
By: Newforest - 14th June 2008 at 18:59
Here is the link for a passable look at the picture.
By: Arabella-Cox - 14th June 2008 at 16:24
There is a copy for sale on e-bay at the moment 16.23 14/06/08
By: Scott Marlee - 14th June 2008 at 11:14
correct, you will need a login to see a photo on facebook unfortunatly
By: Groundcrew - 14th June 2008 at 10:18
Many thanks for your kind advice I will try and post a picture
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3188045&id=783260083
This link will take you to the print many thanks.(The spirit of 1940)
This appears to require a login to see anything.
By: steve_squib - 13th June 2008 at 19:40
Many thanks for your kind advice I will try and post a picture
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/THE-SPIRIT-OF-…QQcmdZViewItem
This link will take you to the print many thanks.(The spirit of 1940)
By: Newforest - 13th June 2008 at 16:51
Hello Steve and welcome to the Forum. I think it is unlikely you will get an answer from Martyn as he doesn’t seem to have been logged on since his initial enquiry.
Maybe someone else on the Forum would be interested, would it be possible to publish a photo of the painting?
By: steve_squib - 13th June 2008 at 16:24
Hi have just read your post about “THE SPIRIT OF 1940” I see you are after the print well i have one signed and numbered 470/500 and am considering selling it,don’t know if your still interested reply if so many thanks steve_squib
By: wv838 - 30th May 2008 at 02:28
A fantastic painting – I’d love a copy of that to replace the TV! 🙂
By: trumper - 29th May 2008 at 21:50
I do have the painting,a limited edition.I have tried searching for it before for more details and certainly is very hard to find any information.I have never seen another one,not even on stalls at airdisplays let alone on the internet.
I believe mine was bought in Derbyshire but as it was many many years ago i can’t be 100% certain.
By: mike currill - 29th May 2008 at 18:49
I’m sure I saw prints advertised somewhere a couple of years ago. One of these ‘order now it’ll still be there in time for Christmas’ type adverts. Just wish I could remember where I saw it.Must say I wouldn’t mind a copy myself.
By: DazDaMan - 29th May 2008 at 13:18
I think this has been covered on the forum before….:confused:
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