Plein air painting 71

Holyrood church can be found in the city of Southampton at the junction between the High street and Bernard St. Built in 1320 it is one of the oldest structures in the city. Unfortunately during the November 1940 blitz the building sustained major damage. In 1957 the church ruins were restored and given the status of an ancient monument. An annual Merchant Navy Day memorial service is held here once a year and the church is dedicated to those who have worked and continue to, in the marine industry. In addition, one of a number of "Titanic" memorials held in the city can be found here in the form of a fountain.

My father created a plaque within the church commemorating the 1981 Falklands war. To the left of the church can be seen a very large anchor positioned on the pavement. This belonged to the earlier RMS Queen Elizabeth 2, and weights 13 tonnes.

The landscape painting is done on mounting board sized at 12"x 9.5" and painted in oils during mid September 2022.

Plein air painting 47

Painted late summer 2021 a view along Bernard Street, Southampton is shown. On the left is St Michael's Church, a Tudor rebuild of an earlier medieval building with its impressive spire. The church (ruins) on the right is Holyrood, built in 1320 and destroyed in 1940, and dedicated as a memorial to sailors. Painted on mounting board sized at 12" x 9.5", using oils.