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Tommy Sanderson, Town Crier, 1884 (oil on canvas)
TW429319 Tommy Sanderson, Town Crier, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Brown, J. Gillis (1808-1892); 91.5x61 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear, UK; (add.info.: Tommy Sanderson (1808-1892) was an eccentric Sunderland umbrella-mender, poet and musician. He lived in an iron hut on wheels, which he called his Metal Hall. He was evicted by the Council from his pitch near Borough Road, and left Sunderland. He eventually returned to become (the last) Bellman and Town Crier until his death. Donnison School for poor girls and Holy Trinity Parish Church are behind him in this scene. The artist J Gillis Brown was a Sunderland Baths Superintendent who painted in his spare time; ); eSunderland Museums; British, out of copyright
Media ID 23181932
© Sunderland Museums / Bridgeman Images
Announcement Bell Listening Onlookers Sunderland Top Hat Daily Life Scene
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Tommy Sanderson, Town Crier, 1884
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captures a vibrant scene from the bustling streets of Sunderland in the late 19th century. In this oil on canvas print by J. Gillis Brown, we are transported back in time to witness the eccentricity and charm of Tommy Sanderson. At the center of attention stands Tommy Sanderson himself, a man known for his unique lifestyle as an umbrella-mender, poet, and musician. Dressed in a top hat and sporting a magnificent beard, he commands the crowd's attention with his powerful voice and ringing bell. Surrounded by onlookers of all ages and backgrounds, we catch glimpses of daily life unfolding before our eyes. Children stand wide-eyed beside their parents while others listen intently to Tommy's announcements. The cityscape serves as an impressive backdrop with Donnison School for poor girls and Holy Trinity Parish Church towering behind him. This painting not only immortalizes Tommy Sanderson but also pays homage to Sunderland's rich history and its colorful characters who left lasting impressions on its streets. It is a testament to J. Gillis Brown's talent as both an artist and a keen observer of everyday life. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens' collection, we are reminded that art has the power to transport us through time while preserving cherished memories for generations to come.
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