John Thompson 1924-2011

John Thompson was born into a typically poverty stricken family in an economically depressed Oldham in 1924. He left school at 14 to start "bringing some money in”, working in a variety of jobs for the next four decades, whilst continuing to indulge his passion for painting. Often seen with paper and pencil, he even designed local railway advertising posters.  Aged 56, John found himself faced with redundancy so decided to become a full time artist. He subsequently achieved both commercial and critical success, holding numerous successful solo exhibitions across the country.

JohnThompson's work is seen firmly within the Northern School, including Alan Lowndes, Theodore Major and L S Lowry.