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Return Of The Cap: John & Cynthia Lennon Back Story

Return Of The Cap: John & Cynthia Lennon Back S...

How John Lennon and I became friends on our first day at art school - thanks to UK skiffle king Lonnie Donnegan. And how the cap was reborn on the...

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Return Of The Cap: John & Cynthia Lennon Back S...

How John Lennon and I became friends on our first day at art school - thanks to UK skiffle king Lonnie Donnegan. And how the cap was reborn on the...

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British artist and designer Helen Anderson worked at Sorelle Fontana in the early 1960s. This is her story.

A LIFE IN FASHION: Sorelle Fontana

The story of how a 21-year-old art student - me! - found herself working as a textile artist at the celebrated couture house of Sorelle Fontana in Rome during the...

A LIFE IN FASHION: Sorelle Fontana

The story of how a 21-year-old art student - me! - found herself working as a textile artist at the celebrated couture house of Sorelle Fontana in Rome during the...

Story of a  2012 portrait in oils of Queen Elizabeth II by British artist Helen Anderson

IN THE PICTURE: THE QUEEN

In 2012, the City of Chester commissioned a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to mark her Diamond Jubilee ahead of a royal visit. Following the sad passing of her Majesty on 9...

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IN THE PICTURE: THE QUEEN

In 2012, the City of Chester commissioned a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to mark her Diamond Jubilee ahead of a royal visit. Following the sad passing of her Majesty on 9...

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A Life In Ten Pictures: BBC Two

A Life In Ten Pictures: BBC Two

Helen Anderson, artist friend of John Lennon and creator of his iconic leather caps, features in BBC Two's factual programme, A Life in Ten Pictures, premiering May 2021.

A Life In Ten Pictures: BBC Two

Helen Anderson, artist friend of John Lennon and creator of his iconic leather caps, features in BBC Two's factual programme, A Life in Ten Pictures, premiering May 2021.

New Xmas Beatles T-shirt design!

New Xmas Beatles T-shirt design!

Wrap up nice and warm this holiday season in my festive Beatles Christmas jumper-inspired long sleeved T-shirt (also available with short sleeves).The snuggle is real!  

New Xmas Beatles T-shirt design!

Wrap up nice and warm this holiday season in my festive Beatles Christmas jumper-inspired long sleeved T-shirt (also available with short sleeves).The snuggle is real!