Dame Vera Lynne before losing her head.

The beautiful Dame Vera Lynne making steam at a roofless Pickering Station.

No. 3672 Dame Vera Lynn was built in 1944 by the North British Locomotive Works in Glasgow where there were 150 of these extremely powerful freight locomotives ordered for the war effort. Once completed Dame Vera Lynn was shipped to Egypt and worked there following D-Day.

This short video (CLICK IMAGE Below) shows my retrospective collection of varied art, mostly plein air, that is painted at the site. As well as original work to see there are also prints, cards and next years calendar. Hope you can visit but if not this video will provide a short tour. A ramp will enable wheelchair access ensuring inclusion to the exhibition. Payment can be made by card reader for your convenience.

I realise that for many of you that the weekend for visiting the Open Studio is difficult. As I will be keeping the exhibition open for some time it is entirely possible to arrange a visit during the week. Just give me a ring or email and we can organise it. Perhaps friends could come along together. Also, I feel I need to continue to wear a mask, for my and your safety. I also have sanitiser placed at the entrance for your convenience.