Chronology of John Atkinson Grimshaw
1836 David Grimshaw, a policeman, and his wife, have a son, John Atkinson Grimshaw, born 6th September at 9 Back Park Street, Leeds. He had three brothers: William, Richard and Jonathan. 1842 The family move to Norwich where John Atkinson Grimshaw attends the King Edward VII Grammar school. 1848 The family return to Leeds. David becomes an employee of the railways and Mrs Grimshaw opens a grocery shop in Brunswick Row.
John Atkinson Grimshaw and Theodosia Grimshaw (b/w photo), British Photographer (19th century) / Leeds Museums and Galleries (City Art Gallery) U.K. / The Bridgeman Art Library
1852 John Atkinson Grimshaw becomes a clerk with the Great Northern Railway and begins to paint in his spare time, despite family opposition. 1858 Grimshaw marries his cousin Frances Theodosia Hubbarde, daughter of James Dibdin Hubbarde, editor of The Wakefield Journal. The couple settle in Wallace Street, New Wortley, Leeds. 1859 Grimshaw begins to sell his paintings professionally, especially to the bookseller Mr Fenteman. 1861 Grimshaw gives up his career with the railways to devote himself to painting.
Carte de Visite of John Atkinson Grimshaw (b/w photo), British Photographer (19th century) / Leeds Museums and Galleries (City Art Gallery) U.K. / The Bridgeman Art Library
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