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Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe
early life and formative years Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe (1901–1979) was born in Langley, a small village near Macclesfield in Cheshire. His father William was a shoemaker but was advised by his doctor for the good of his health to give up the workshop and pursue a life outdoors. When he and his wife Margaret learned that Lane Ends Farm in nearby Sutton Lane Ends was available for sale, they quickly made the decision to move and mak
e a fresh start. The farm had around 20 acres of land, enough for them to raise cattle and keep horses, pigs and poultry. From an early age, Tunnicliffe displayed a gift for drawing, undoubtedly inspired by his immediate surroundings. Armed with white chalk, he drew farm animals on the black creosoted walls of the farm's outbuildings, initially to his father’s disapproval. Soon, as his ability developed, his parents bought him paper, s…