Exceptional Artist

The artist Frederick W. Jackson is certainly worth a mention here.
Born in Middleton in 1859, one of three brothers, whose father was a photographer and art dealer.
After leaving school Frederick attended evening classes at Oldham School Of Art.
In 1880 Jackson's first painting was accepted by the Royal Academy, he then visited Italy to paint and in 1844 he also travelled to Paris.
After many successes he enrolled as a student at the Academie Julian.
He died at his home on Long Street in 1918 and following his death a large memorial exhibition was held at Manchester City Art Gallery.