This is "Stop Lock Bridge" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
July 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM
This is "Stop Lock Bridge" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
This is "The Arches, Cambridge Heath Road" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. His view was taken from one end of Corbridge Crescent. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
March 17, 2026 at 10:25 AM
This is "The Arches, Cambridge Heath Road" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. His view was taken from one end of Corbridge Crescent. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
This is "Salmon & Ball" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup #FridayMorning
February 6, 2026 at 9:43 AM
This is "Salmon & Ball" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup #FridayMorning
This is "Re-building St James the Less" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
November 13, 2025 at 9:19 AM
This is "Re-building St James the Less" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
With autumn seemingly waiting in the wings for us, here's one that is a great favourite of mine: "The Bridge to the Pagoda, Victoria Park" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. The old suspension bridge was replaced a little while later. #AlbertTurpin
September 8, 2025 at 8:13 AM
With autumn seemingly waiting in the wings for us, here's one that is a great favourite of mine: "The Bridge to the Pagoda, Victoria Park" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. The old suspension bridge was replaced a little while later. #AlbertTurpin
This is "Marian Square, Hackney" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
February 24, 2026 at 9:46 AM
This is "Marian Square, Hackney" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
This is "South Hackney Church" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. Previous conversations on our social media platforms have identified it as being St John of Jerusalem Church on Lauriston Road. #AlbertTurpin #Hackney #EastLondonGroup
November 5, 2025 at 9:11 AM
This is "South Hackney Church" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. Previous conversations on our social media platforms have identified it as being St John of Jerusalem Church on Lauriston Road. #AlbertTurpin #Hackney #EastLondonGroup
This is "Half Moon Passage" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. I found the old photo of the scene on Pinterest. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
November 25, 2025 at 9:48 AM
This is "Half Moon Passage" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. I found the old photo of the scene on Pinterest. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
This is "Shakey's Yard in Summer" by Albert Turpin. It was a view from the window in his flat in Claredale House so it was something that Albert would have known intimately. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
August 26, 2025 at 8:21 AM
This is "Shakey's Yard in Summer" by Albert Turpin. It was a view from the window in his flat in Claredale House so it was something that Albert would have known intimately. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
This one is a great favourite of mine: "The Hertford Union Canal" (AKA Duckett's Cut) by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
January 15, 2026 at 9:40 AM
This one is a great favourite of mine: "The Hertford Union Canal" (AKA Duckett's Cut) by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
To complete our portrait themed week I thought I'd give you all "two for the price of one"! These two portraits are called "Sally" by Albert Turpin. The first one dates from c.1927/8 & the sceond one from c.1931/32. Both are of his wife, Sarah Jane who was known as Sally. #AlbertTurpin
October 2, 2026 at 8:35 AM
To complete our portrait themed week I thought I'd give you all "two for the price of one"! These two portraits are called "Sally" by Albert Turpin. The first one dates from c.1927/8 & the sceond one from c.1931/32. Both are of his wife, Sarah Jane who was known as Sally. #AlbertTurpin
Today is the 89th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street so here's "Cable Street" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely to mid to late 1950s. This is actually a view of Grace's Alley, just off Cable Street. #AlbertTurpin #BattleofCableStreet #EastLondonGroup
October 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Today is the 89th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street so here's "Cable Street" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely to mid to late 1950s. This is actually a view of Grace's Alley, just off Cable Street. #AlbertTurpin #BattleofCableStreet #EastLondonGroup
Here is a rare excursion outside his beloved Bethnal Green for Albert Turpin, the majority of whose work was almost entirely located within the borough. This is "St Pancras Old Church" by him from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
January 19, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Here is a rare excursion outside his beloved Bethnal Green for Albert Turpin, the majority of whose work was almost entirely located within the borough. This is "St Pancras Old Church" by him from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
This is one that I've only shown here relatively rarely because it only came to light back in 2024. This is "Old Ford Lock" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
June 18, 2026 at 8:59 AM
This is one that I've only shown here relatively rarely because it only came to light back in 2024. This is "Old Ford Lock" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
Here's another one that I haven't shown for quite a long time. This is "St Luke's Church & Woodbine Cottages" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
April 1, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Here's another one that I haven't shown for quite a long time. This is "St Luke's Church & Woodbine Cottages" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
Continuing our Bethnal Green themed week here's "The School House, Bethnal Green" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. It is in the collection at Tower Hamlets Local History & Archives at Bancroft Road. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup #BethnalGreen
May 20, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Continuing our Bethnal Green themed week here's "The School House, Bethnal Green" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. It is in the collection at Tower Hamlets Local History & Archives at Bancroft Road. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup #BethnalGreen
This week I thought I'd focus on ELG paintings from Bethnal Green so here's the first one for you all. This is "Bethnal Green Free Library" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. #AlbertTurpin #BethnalGreen #EastLondonGroup
May 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM
This week I thought I'd focus on ELG paintings from Bethnal Green so here's the first one for you all. This is "Bethnal Green Free Library" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. #AlbertTurpin #BethnalGreen #EastLondonGroup
Here's a piece that I had thought might have been "lost" but, I'm very pleased to say that it has recently come to light! This is listed as "Gin & Music" by Albert Turpin & it most likely dates from 1929. It is in the collection at the Southwark Heritage Centre. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
March 18, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Here's a piece that I had thought might have been "lost" but, I'm very pleased to say that it has recently come to light! This is listed as "Gin & Music" by Albert Turpin & it most likely dates from 1929. It is in the collection at the Southwark Heritage Centre. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
Good morning, Jo @sevenpitches.bsky.social & thank you, that is most kind. Here's one that I hope you'll like: this is "The Hackney Empire" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid 1950s. #AlbertTurpin #HackneyEmpire #EastLondonGroup
May 23, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Good morning, Jo @sevenpitches.bsky.social & thank you, that is most kind. Here's one that I hope you'll like: this is "The Hackney Empire" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid 1950s. #AlbertTurpin #HackneyEmpire #EastLondonGroup
Good morning, Tom @leftwithnoparty.bsky.social & thank you. Yes, Albert Turpin was one of the few Group members to include people in his work. Here's another piece of his that has recently come to light, in a similar vein. This is "Sandwich Men" by him from 1930. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
March 18, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Good morning, Tom @leftwithnoparty.bsky.social & thank you. Yes, Albert Turpin was one of the few Group members to include people in his work. Here's another piece of his that has recently come to light, in a similar vein. This is "Sandwich Men" by him from 1930. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
This is "Columbia Market" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. Sadly, this grand range of buildings was demolished in 1958 & the only remaining trace of their existence is a set of iron railings & gateposts at Columbia Market Nursery School. #AlbertTurpin
August 5, 2025 at 8:33 AM
This is "Columbia Market" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. Sadly, this grand range of buildings was demolished in 1958 & the only remaining trace of their existence is a set of iron railings & gateposts at Columbia Market Nursery School. #AlbertTurpin
Today would have been Albert Turpin's birthday: he was born on 20th August 1900 in Ravenscroft Buildings. He served in the Rifle Brigade & Marines during WW1 & then worked as a window-cleaner. He served in the London Fire Brigade during WW2 & was Mayor of Bethnal Green in 1946. #botd #AlbertTurpin
August 20, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Today would have been Albert Turpin's birthday: he was born on 20th August 1900 in Ravenscroft Buildings. He served in the Rifle Brigade & Marines during WW1 & then worked as a window-cleaner. He served in the London Fire Brigade during WW2 & was Mayor of Bethnal Green in 1946. #botd #AlbertTurpin
Good afternoon, Lena @lenadour.bsky.social & its my pleasure, thank you. Yes, Albert Turpin was a keen observer of his surroundings in his beloved Bethnal Green. Here's his slightly later painting of "Re-building St Matthew's Church" which must date from between 1958 & 1961, I believe. #AlbertTurpin
October 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Good afternoon, Lena @lenadour.bsky.social & its my pleasure, thank you. Yes, Albert Turpin was a keen observer of his surroundings in his beloved Bethnal Green. Here's his slightly later painting of "Re-building St Matthew's Church" which must date from between 1958 & 1961, I believe. #AlbertTurpin
Somewhat later than intended this morning, here's a great favourite of mine: "Sally" by Albert Turpin from c.1927. "Sally" was Albert's wife, Sarah Jane, which may explain the intensity of the portrait. I've also attached a quote from Albert which makes for interesting reading. #AlbertTurpin
July 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Somewhat later than intended this morning, here's a great favourite of mine: "Sally" by Albert Turpin from c.1927. "Sally" was Albert's wife, Sarah Jane, which may explain the intensity of the portrait. I've also attached a quote from Albert which makes for interesting reading. #AlbertTurpin
This is "The School in Wellclose Square" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. The building is still there as you'll see in this photo, courtesy of Derek Randall. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup
December 23, 2025 at 9:59 AM
This is "The School in Wellclose Square" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid to late 1950s. The building is still there as you'll see in this photo, courtesy of Derek Randall. #AlbertTurpin #EastLondonGroup