Comments on: Jonathan Madden’s East End Pub Paintings

By: David Gillbanks

David Gillbanks — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:39:50 +0000

A wonderfully evocative series of paintings which capture a world that seems to be slipping away from us.
Well done Jonathan.

By: Jill Wilson

Jill Wilson — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 10:24:35 +0000

These are stunning paintings and very evocative. I always hate seeing boarded up and abandoned pubs and depicting them by themselves makes them even more poignant – so much more effective than mere photographs 0f them would have been.

These paintings have the same resonance as works by Doreen Fletcher and I hope that the Town House will be having an exhibition of them soon…

And yes – more please!

By: Arnold

Arnold — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:33:57 +0000

Wonderful work Jonno!

By: Jonathan Madden

Jonathan Madden — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 08:16:13 +0000

Thank you to everyone for your very kind comments, it’s very encouraging to know that people appreciate the work. There are a few more in the pipeline, one is the wonderful George on Commercial Road, which is fighting to keep its music license and hence its survival. Thank you again. Jonathan.

By: Marcia Howard

Marcia Howard — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 21:28:38 +0000

What an amazing talent to paint these wonderful images. Love them all!

By: Barbara C

Barbara C — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:52:04 +0000

The Albion is near where I live, it’s a handsome building. I’m always surprised that it hasn’t been turned into expensive flats as that’s the fate of most old pubs around here. I think some ‘guardians’ are living in it so it’s not completely abandoned.
The last landlord and his wife were very popular in the neighbourhood and are remembered. They used to have a Shetland pony that grazed on Well Street Common opposite the pub.
Lovely pictures, very evocative.

By: Diana Cooper

Diana Cooper — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:37:25 +0000

Beautiful, atmospheric paintings capturing the sad plight of pubs in this area. Hopefully some will survive.

By: Mick O'Rorke

Mick O'Rorke — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:41:11 +0000

Great to see these evocative paintings, thank you.

The Old Rose on the Highway should live again surrounded by proposed high-rise development. To improve the pub’s viability, I do hope the plans include sufficient space in the rear yard to include a few tables to supplement the limited space inside.

By: Jennifer Newbold

Jennifer Newbold — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:15:43 +0000

Certain of us have a romance with derelict buildings. Jonathan’s affection for these old pubs gives them another life. It’s good to know that they’re still loved!

By: Marnie Sweet

Marnie Sweet — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:49:45 +0000

Nostalgia–it is somehow so invigorating. Jonathan, your notes about each pub help bring

them to life. However, next time might you add one cat on a corner, please.

Thank you for sharing these iconic portraits, GA. It would be interesting to see photos

of the many renovations.