Frank Baker's Paintings

Frank Baker moved his family into No. 78 Selby Road, a brand new house in 1936. He was the Art Editor of the Nottingham Evening Post. He is listed as a commercial artist in the Kelly's directory. As the house was being built he had a studio built over the garage. This had a drop down/pull up ladder so that he could retreat to paint and not be disturbed.

Walter Foster moved his family into No 83 Selby Road in 1953. The two men worked together as Mr Foster was Chief Overseer of Photography at the Nottingham Evening Post.

When he was being interviewed Mr Foster's son produced a folder of Frank Baker's watercolour paintings. He asked if Frank's daughter would like the paintings back. She was delighted to be offered some of her father's work.  He handed over the paintings and they had a long talk and are meeting again.
    
Here are a few paintings from the folder.