AN APPEAL has been launched to “celebrate and share” the industrial history and cultural heritage of a west Cumbrian town.
Dave Farrell, owner of Farrell Sports in Cleator Moor and member of the Town Fund board wants to see more made of the area’s history and culture in its regeneration.
In particular, he is interested to see the town make more of its links with legendary Manchester artist L.S Lowry.
He said: “L.S Lowry is arguably on of the most important British artists of the 20th century.”
The Laurence Stephen Lowry is renowned for his unflinchingly realistic portrayals of life in the industrial era. Five of his paintings depict life in Cleator Moor during that period which Mr Farrell believes should be celebrated more.
“Let’s use what we have, celebrate what we have and share it in the anticipation that it’ll bring economic benefits to the town.”
Mr Farrell has been trying to get in touch with The Lowry in Salford to get the theatre and art gallery on board.
“Forming links with The Lowry would be massive.”
He believes…
