Arthur Berry is a poet, author and painter, but little-known outside north Staffordshire - where he was born and lived and died. His work - dark paintings and physical verse - is as rugged as this area.
At The Leopard, which is a heritage-pub in Burslem, and the one pub all visitors to the area MUST go to, the strange ballroom is adorned with fascinating paintings; and this portrait of Arthur has pride of place. (The singing dog is featured in one of his more surreal works).
Though a crochety man, he was a true native-poet of this place, and was much-loved.
Link: TV profile of Arthur Berry
Excellent piece of work. Thanks for stopping by today.
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