ONE of County Durham's best known artists has more than 50 paintings on show in his home town.
Bishop Auckland Town Hall has started the year with an exhibition of work by former miner Tom McGuinness.
Mr McGuinness, who worked at mines in Fishburn, Newton Cap Bank and Kelloe, has always remained faithful to the original source of his inspiration and continues to paint every day.
The Jack Reading Bequest- which runs until February 1, is a collection of early portraits, preparatory studies and prints. It is named after Jack Reading, who arranged Mr McGuinness' first one-man show in London.
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