The Strid
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Small pen and ink drawing on cartridge paper. The Strid is a narrowing of the River Wharfe in woodland near Bolton Priory. It appears narrow enough to jump - DON'T! Many lives have been lost here. The landing is insecure, the water is incredibly deep, the banks undercut and the current swift. No one comes out alive.
About the Artist
Frank Goddard
I spent many years teaching children art, among other things, but rarely found time to paint for myself until after early retirement. After putting chalk and blackboard behind me I first turned on pen and ink and produced a book The Great North Road (pub. Frances Lincoln, 176pp) devoted to pen and…
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