Norman Cornish was born in Spennymoor. He won his first drawing prize at the age four and began his working life as a miner at the age fourteen. He used oil paint. He thought the sketching club was wonderful. Norman Cornish career is well known.

Ruth McElheran

This picture reminds me of when I built a snowman in the winter. I think this picture represents fun because people are playing together in the street.

Ryan Hurton

I like this picture because of the textiles and detail. It reminds me of doing this in farmdale it’s a picture of two miners going in the mine, if they are hungry they will take there pack lunch in to the mine and lights to see in the dark.

By Jordan Grant

He was born in Spennymoor in 1919. He started age of 14 in dean chapter colliery. He joined a sketching club at 16. Norman Cornish painted miners life for over 50 years.

Bradley Evans

I like this picture because of the dog.

Shioban Moore

I like this picture because of the way they are standing.

Tom Robson