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There are over 300 works of art in the Lytham St Annes Art Collection, it is unusual because all the Annes Art Collection and raise funds for it's conservation.

The Friends exist in order to raise public awareness of the Lytham St.

19/10/2026

The Fisherman’s Cottage, Deganwy is an oil on canvas painting by Joshua Anderson Hague, 1850-1926.
Born in Rusholme, Manchester, he became known for his landscapes portraying the natural beauty of the Conwy Valley. He was one of the founding members of the Royal Cambrian Academy in 1881.
The painting was donated by Bertha Moorhouse in 1932.

15/09/2026

This watercolour entitled Coniston Old Man was painted by Anne Brierley, 1828-1908. It is a popular subject with artists and photographers.
Born in Blackburn to a wealthy cotton manufacturer she was one of six children.
The family later moved to Lytham where Anne became a member of the Lytham Art Club, previously known as the Valentine Art Club.
She travelled widely through England and Scotland as is evident in the titles of her subject matter.
The painting was one of three donated by William Chadwick in 1946.
Michelle Ouelette of Montreal. Canada, gifted Goatfell on the Road to Lamlash by Brierley in 2023.

03/09/2026

The watercolour “Harvest Time , 1879” was painted by Frederick William Jackson 1858-1918. Born in Middleton Junction, Oldham he was a landscape, marine and portrait artist. He studied at The Oldham School of Art, Manchester Academy and in Paris. He travelled throughout Italy and Morocco for some of his subject matter and in 1886 became a founder member of the New English Art Club and later a member of the Royal Society of British Artists. A frequent exhibitor his work is found in many collections today.
The painting was a gift in 1931 from George Mellor JP, 1865-1047.

31/08/2026

The Friends exist in order to raise awareness of the Lytham St Annes Art Collection and to raise funds for its conservation.
We hold social events and organise trips to museums and galleries.
Membership is £10.00 per year for single person or £15.00 for two persons at same address.
By joining the Friends you will be supporting the preservation of an important local heritage asset for future generations to enjoy.
You will find a membership application form on our website.
www.friendsofthelythamstannesartcollection.org

31/08/2026

These two painting are by artist William Joseph J.C.Bond (1833-1926)
Both paining are in the Lytham St Annes Art Collection.
If you would like to learn more about William J. J.C. Bond known as Alphabet Bond, author, Barney Rolfe-Smith will be sharing his enthusiasm for the artist at our next event, on 23 Sept. 2026.
£10.00 pp including Tea/Coffee & Cake.
Please message us for details.
www.friendsofthelythamstannesartcollection.org

31/08/2026

Still time to book your place.
Please message to book your place or contact us via our website:
www.friendsofthelythamstannesartcollection.org

09/08/2026

A Lane Near Guildford 1912 is a watercolour by London born artist, Henry Charles Fox, 1855-1929. Travelling widely across the south of England he tried to capture the perfect English countryside with his delicate watercolour landscapes.
He exhibited over 20 paintings at the Royal Academy and in many prestigious galleries. A member of the Royal Society of British Artists he also painted in oils and produced many etchings.
This painting was donated by Mrs Margaret Jessie Gourlay in 1955. There ate two other works by Fox in the Collection, A Canal near Windsor and Sheep at a Roadside, both donated by Mrs Ann Jane Haigh in 1948.

13/07/2026

The Dice Throwers by B Sonn is an oil on panel donated by Mrs Agnes E Kirby in 1949.
We have been unable to find anything about this artist. The Public Catalogue Foundation attributes the work to American artist, Albert H Sonn, 1867-1936 but his style and signature are very different. After research, we found the painting to be a copy of Die Wurfelspieler 1885 by the German artist, Claus Meyer, 1856-1919.
He was born in Linden, near Hanover, and studied at the Nuremberg School of Art and the Munich Academy, later becoming a professor. He was a genre painter of renown.

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