TALKS continue between Warrington Museum and Art Gallery and the family of Eric Tucker after an astonishing collection of artwork was discovered at his home.

Hundreds queued up outside his home on St George’s Crescent on October 27 and 28 to take a look at the incredible legacy left by the retired labourer.

Determined to share his talent with others, his family decided to exhibit a small collection of the paintings at his Padgate home. 

Maureen Banner, who chairs the board for Culture Warrington, the charity which runs Warrington Museum and Art Gallery, was among the crowd of visitors who queued for up to one and a half hours to see the display.

She said: “It was wonderful to see so many people there, queuing up with patience, talking to each other.

"It was a real community event, with a great atmosphere.

“This is something that the people of Warrington can be really proud of.

"People say that people in Warrington aren’t interested in art, but this proves the opposite.

"These paintings are just astonishing.

"They depict things that you don’t see anywhere anymore – people in pubs with cigarettes, women with hats on. He’s captured a life that’s now gone.

"This collection is a great treasure trove of the history of Warrington.”

Cllr Dan Price, executive board member for culture and partnerships, is delighted by the way the community has welcomed the collection.

He said: “It’s great to see that people have a real appetite for this kind of cultural heritage and I’m certain that with the support of Eric’s family and Culture Warrington, the collection will continue to be exhibited in the borough.

“I want to ensure local people don't miss out the story of Mr Tucker’s life and that he gets the recognition he deserves.”

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