Knott End

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Nick Harrison on Flickr
Knott End, United Kingdom
Nick Harrison on Flickr
Knott End, United Kingdom

Matchstick Man And His Dog - LS Lowry (1887 - 1976) This is where the celebrated northern painter. LS Lowry. would stand to sketch the ferry and its occupants during his summer visits in the 1940's and 1950's. whilst Lowry is renowned for his industrial paintings of "matchstick men" and women. His paintings from this time also include many rural and coastal scenes inspired by his visits to Knott End and the beautiful coastline of the north west. Lowry's sketches of the ferry. drawn from this spot. became the basis of his painting "Jetty at Knot End" in 1957. This sculpture was created by WEC Group Ltd in Darwen and was fabricated by first year apprentices from its welding and engineering training academy.

Esplanade, Knott End, United Kingdom

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Prince Philip Riverside Walkway The Riverside Walk is dedicated to the memory of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, & is in recognition of his service to The Crown, the people of the United Kingdom & the Commonwealth of nations.

Esplanade, Knott End, United Kingdom

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