In conjunction with the publication of The Eric Oldham Legacy Collection by John Hillier, which features photographs and paintings from renowned photographer and artist Eric Oldham, we are arranging an auction of one of Eric’s original paintings during January via our eBay account.
The framed painting (50 x 40 cm) shows GCR 9Q 4-6-0 No 1167 Lloyd George on the eastbound climb to Woodhead Tunnel, not far from where Eric lived in Hyde.
Eric, who died in 2008 aged 87, was an active member of the Railway Photographic Society and a founder member of the Guild of Railway Artists. Much of his fine work has rarely been seen, although examples have been used in our Vintage Steam calendars. John’s book now offers Eric’s work to a wider audience, and features the changing railway scene from the 1940s until the late 20th Century.
Eric was a BLS member for many years and Sir John Oldham, in whose hands his collection currently resides, has generously offered this painting in order to raise funds for the Society.
The Auction will start on 22 January 2025 and the winner will also receive a copy of the book signed by both the author and Sir John Oldham. The Eric Oldham Legacy Collection, ISBN 978 1 85794 621 5 (Hardback 152 pages 28cm x 22cm) is published by Mortons Books. £35 and will be available HERE