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About Pat Cooke

Pat Cooke was born in Cheshire in 1935 and died in 2000. She was a Postwar and contemporary artist, who was well known for her comical work. Pat was a childhood friend of L.S. Lowry, who later encouraged her to study at Manchester Art School and then London University.
Over the years, Pat and her husband would spend a lot of time with Lowry visiting many parts of the UK and Ireland.

Harold Wilson hung some of her portrayals of Liverpool and back alleys at 10 Downing Street during his time as Prime Minister.