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Samuel Lucas (1805–1870)
Samuel Lucas (1805–1870) was a British Brewing, brewer and amateur painter based in Hitchin. His works range from extremely detailed representations to impressionistic views and he is likely to have been influenced by J. M. W. Turner. Biography Early Years Samuel Lucas was born to William and Ann Lucas in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. He was the descendant of Yeoman, yeomen and Brewing, brewers who were based in the area since the 1500s. Samuel Lucas was educated at the Tilehouse Free School in Hitchin and at the Society of Friends School of Fishponds, Bristol. It was there that he discovered a passion for drawing. However, as his family were members of the Society of Friends and disapproved strongly of any artistic activity, Samuel was required to focus solely on his studies. As an apprentice (first to a shipowner in Shoreham-by-Sea, Shoreham and then to a corn merchant in Wapping), Samuel strived to pursue his passion. Later on, after his mariage to Matilda Holmes, a pupil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hitchin
Hitchin () is a market town in the North Hertfordshire Districts of England, district of Hertfordshire, England. The town dates from at least the 7th century. It lies in the valley of the River Hiz at the north-eastern end of the Chiltern Hills. It is north-west of the county town of Hertford, and north of London. The population at the 2021 census was 35,220. Hitchin grew around a market place and the adjoining parish church of St Mary's Church, Hitchin, St Mary on the western banks of the River Hiz. At the southern end of the town centre is Hitchin Priory, a former monastery dating back to 1317, which was partially rebuilt into a large country house with extensive parkland following the dissolution of the monasteries. The ancient parish of Hitchin covered a large rural area as well as the town itself, including several Hamlet (place), hamlets which subsequently became separate parishes, including Langley, Hertfordshire, Langley, Preston, Hertfordshire, Preston, St Ippolyts an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
