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Gainsborough by James Hamilton: 1. Legacy

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1. Legacy

Gainsborough by James Hamilton

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A legacy from his uncle gives 13-year-old Thomas the means to go to London to study art.

4 Extra Debut. A legacy from his uncle gives 13-year-old Thomas the means to travel to London to study art. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.

Portrait of 18th-century artist Thomas Gainsborough written by James Hamilton 

A legacy from his uncle gives 13-year-old Thomas the means to leave Sudbury and travel to London where the arts and crafts are flourishing. 

He studies engraving with Gravelot and finds work decorating the entertainment kiosks in Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens. 

Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.

Abridged in five parts by Libby Spurrier.

Director:  Kate McAll.

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2017.

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Portrait of artist Thomas Gainsborough. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.

Portrait of 18th-century artist Thomas Gainsborough. Written by by James Hamilton. Abridged by Libby Spurrier. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.

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