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Francis Nicholson blue plaque

Blue plaque

Why this matters

Francis Nicholson (1753-1844) was a pioneering artist and printmaker, known as the father of English watercolour painting. He lived in Hungate.

What is recorded here

This blue commemorative plaque records: Francis Nicholson 1753-1844 Artist and printmaker. Father of English watercolour painting. Lived in Hungate. Recorded plaque organisation: Pickering and District Civic Society.
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