Artwork description:

St Leonards seafront in the heatwave 2016. I'd just come back from two years abroad, mostly spent in India, and nothing much had changed...which was fine by me.

St Leonards on Sea is a Victorian seaside resort that closely abuts Hastings, and features elegant buildings and gardens.

The original town of St Leonards was created by the well-known London builder James Burton between 1827 and 1837. His son, the architect Decimus Burton, added further buildings in the 1850's and 60's.

James Burton conceived the town as a brand-new seaside resort for the wealthy and it became instantly popular with royalty and aristocracy. The town prospered and expanded until it merged with Hastings.

The original St Leonards, as planned and built by James Burton, is the area centred on the picturesque park known as St Leonards Gardens, which lies directly behind the Royal Victoria Hotel.

Materials used:

Epson fine art inks and Hahnemühle Photorag 308gsm fine art paper.

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