Timeline

1910

Born: in Norwich, United Kingdom on March 31st

1924

Recipient, an award from the Royal Drawing Society

1928

Joined Bevin’s Travelling Circus

1934

Published Sons of Sawdust

1936

His paintings accompanied The Country Scene, John Masefield’s collection of poems

1937

Worked with John Masefield on Tribute to Ballet

1942

Worked with John Masefield on A Generation Risen

1943

Published Peace in War

1944

Published High Endeavour

1945

Published With The Allied Armies in Italy

His war paintings were exhibited at Colnaghi, creating a storm of interest that ensured a yearly exhibition of his work until 1967

1946

Exhibited his war pictures at the Bristol and Norwich Municipal Galleries

Was elected RBA

1947

Published his autobiography A Canvas to Cover

1957

Exhibition of his paintings at St. James’s Palace

Was elected ARWS

1959

Was elected RWS

1974

Died: in London, England on January 19th