THE LIFE OF MR LOWRY (VLOGUMENTARY)

[@chrislees202]

Wow wow wow im blown away. This is unbelievable. This is so educational and informative that it wouldn't be out of place on a TV documentary channel. I think this is your best work to date mate. Wow i loved it. Well done I'm so proud you've done this so well 👏👏👏

[@daftmonkey7296]

Chris Lees thanks a lot Chris, that means a lot that mate thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼

[@robert66186]

This is absolutely fantastic and the ending at the grave is perfect it's a place he new and its the cherry on the cake a perfect documentary

[@anneforster510]

Love this video, excellently done 👌

[@sylviafambely2947]

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[@heatherdarby948]

Excellent little documentary. I met L S Lowry in 1966 when I was 14 years old. I popped into the Monks Hall Museum in Eccles on my way home from High School. They were holding an exhibition of his work. I recognized him immediately and he greeted me and asked me what I thought of his work (I was the only person in the gallery) He was a very quietly spoken person and seemed very old to me but as time has passed I treasure that memory of that meeting. I had also visited the Salford Art Gallery from a very young child , I too loved that Victorian street with the typical room settings of the time. I remember a large musical piece that you could put an old 1d in and it would play. Then up to the rooms with the biggest collection of Lowry's work in the world. Those who doubted his artist ability only needed to look at his life drawing studies, this was a man with real talent. I left the UK in 1981 to live in South Africa, but returned to M/c for my first visit back in December 2017. Needless to say I visited the Salford Keys and the Lowry. It was very comforting that his work should be finally recognized and house so well, for a new generation to see and enjoy. Cheers from Africa.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Heather Darby wow what great memories you have and so personal as well ! Not many people can say that heather. Thanks so much for sharing them and building a picture in my head. I can’t believe the vid has traveled all that way to South Africa! I’m absolutely blow away! Thanks so much for the kind words 👍🏼🐒🎨

[@richarddonlon2834]

Well done once again young man! It's fantastic that a young fella spends his time researching his local history and sharing it with us all! Your a fine example of the younger generation! Long may it continue.😊

[@daftmonkey7296]

That’s very kind of you Richard. Compliments like this spur me on to carry on doing what I do, I’m just glad people enjoy watching them. Thanks so much 👍🏼

[@grahamcox7888]

I really enjoyed this, it's personal and your passion shows through. Lowry is a link to the past generations of Salford.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Graham Cox thank you so much graham, I really do appreciate the kind words. He most definitely is the link to the past. Thanks once again mate 👍🏼

[@Forkygolach1]

What a perfect, informative and heartfelt tribute to L.S.Lowry. All topped off by a perfect narration. Inspirational.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much. That’s such a kind thing to say. I really appreciate it 🙏🏼 🎨

[@justmejhbmed9778]

I just watched this today (7th February 2021). Like you, I have been truly inspired by Lowry ever since my teens (I’m now 76 yrs) What inspires me the most is that he was honest to himself regardless of what others thought about him, or his art. His personal passion for capturing the things he saw, and the way “HE” saw and painted them is what made him nothing less than an honest genius! As a painter myself, I have had the privilege to paint / reproduce some of Lowry’s paintings that I particularly like, and now hang up on MY wall: it has helped my to ‘feel’ something of the great man. Thank you so much for posting your video. And yes, the final bit in the cemetery is a lovely tribute to him. The unassuming headstone is (in my opinion), just as he would have wanted it I’m sure. Thanks again.

[@chrisdavies8202]

I can't describe how grateful I am for this video. Being a huge Lowry fan, I keep searching for documentaries and books on him. This is exceptional. Thank you so much.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much for taking the time out to watch the video Chris. I really do appreciate it and I’m over the moon that you have enjoyed it! I’m hoping to feature Lowry on more of my up and coming video. Take care mate and thanks once again 🎨 🙌🏼🐒

[@chrisdavies8202]

@@daftmonkey7296 I loved it, mate, enormous credit to you. Take care, fella, and keep up the great work. Long live Lowry 😊💙🎨

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@chrisdavies8202 thanks a lot mate! Much appreciated 🙌🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@cosmic6937]

Really really lovely. So professional and heartfelt.

[@daftmonkey7296]

cosmic69 thanks a lot 👍🏼🐒

[@Phil-M0KPH]

Exquisite! A masterpiece in it’s own right!

[@daftmonkey7296]

Phil M0KPH thanks a lot Phil, much appreciated mate 👍🏼

[@stephen-uv8zc]

This was a wonderful documentary about L S Lowry. I've never been to Salford but this has inspired me to go there and visit the Art galleries and museum. Thank you.

[@daftmonkey7296]

You should! im sure you would love it Stephen. thanks so much for watching. im glad you enjoyed it. take care mate :)

[@stickylolly]

lovely thank you for doing this for us to learn more about this great man ... I also learned that in 2020 there is some incredible young men willing to show their hearts to the world ... thank you

[@daftmonkey7296]

Distilled Mon and thank you for taking the time out to watch the vid. I really appreciate it 👍🏼🐒

[@paulworthington8666]

The old gallery was better. But a year before my Dad died, aged 80, when I think he knew that he was near his end, we sat for the third time in that little mini cinema thing in front of the entrance to the Lowry exhibition in that new spaceship thing, and watched the very moving "Mr Lowry" video they showed (maybe still do'), my Mum and Dad, my wonderful wife, our son, and Mum and Dad's other two Grandchildren. It is a very moving video. At the end, the expression of melded sadness and joy on my Dad's, this tough but kind and gentle old soldier's face was something I will never forget while still alive. A great, but totally normal, old Salford lad. It's the way they made them, isn't it?

[@wombal177jim]

Brilliant I was in St Winfreds School choir and remember singing that at the time lol thanks for the memory L S Lowry true Talent.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks a lot. Great memories! 👍🏼

[@sammy5674]

Im a salford girl chapel street. Thank you for this. It's really nice that it was done by a salford lad.

[@daftmonkey7296]

You’re very welcome sammy! Thank you so much ⭐️

[@MrMarkhoran]

I really enjoyed watching this. I have also been interested in Lowry. It seemed he lived such a lonley life. All this is on my doorstep and so accessible. Local history! Thanks again

[@daftmonkey7296]

MARK HORAN the pleasure is all mine Mark, History is everywhere, you would be surprised just how much history is on our doorstep 👍🏼

[@andrewrobinson427]

Brilliant insight. My grandparents came from Salford. Amazing history

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much Andrew👍🏼

[@stevemulligan8427]

emotional heart warming stunning video fantastic look into a Salford legend..amazing camera work and music too..very well researched..I’d love to see more of these please ✌️🐒

[@DannyColligan123]

great my daughter lives in his house at mottram

[@daftmonkey7296]

Haha funny you should say that Joseph, she later messaged me and said I should have knocked on. They would have given me a tour! Looking back now I should have, I got soaked 😄😄

[@lisacompton3913]

I've just come across this vlog, although 3yrs after it was done. I absolutely loved your passion about this man, you did him great justice Thankyou.

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@lisacompton3913 aww thanks so much Lisa! Really glad you enjoyed it. Thank you 👍🏼

[@debbiem3146]

I as a child too discovered Lowery at the Salford museum with the street down below his artwork. That was many years ago as I am now 60. It has been heart warming to come across this vlog made by somebody so much younger who is fascinated by this amazing artist in these modern times enough to invest his time and effort making this short film to bring to life Lowery's story for others to enjoy. It has been a pleasure to watch. And I drove past the bronze statue of Lowery in Mottram every day going to work for 6 years. It used to bring a smile to my face then. And did again today. Many thanks.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Deborah Muir thank you so much for the kind words Deborah! It really does mean a lot! I find Lowry such a fascinating character, and I couldn’t help but try and tell this story. He inspired me to do so. I’m glad that you enjoy it & thanks once again 👍🏼🐒

[@thebohemian.]

Ah, what can I say, another great moment. I’ve been interested in Lowry since singing Matchstalk Men.... at school. Great to see his house as well, Google st view doesn’t show it so well as you have. I believe that the owners of the house after finding the floorboard, well I again believe that they are now on display at The Lowry. I have another three mins to each of your video, again, I believe, this is becoming a habit! I think, not sure Lesley Ann Downy, the moors victim is also buried in the same cemetery. Subscribed, you have plenty of videos I have ticked to see!!

[@daftmonkey7296]

The Bohemian I’m so glad that you enjoyed the vid and in all fairness the Lowry one is one of my favourite. He was such an inspirational figure and a man who’s legacy is still very much being admired today! Cheers for watching and showing an interest in the channel I’ll have more coming up of a similar taste! Thanks once again Mr. Bohemian! 👍🏼

[@MartinZero]

That was very good mate. very interesting as well. 👌

[@markrestorick6369]

You'd better watch out Martin. This guy is catching up. I was bowled over with this vlogumentary as per my main comment. It just needs more publicity to get the viewing count up.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Martin Zero it means a lot that Martin, especially coming from yourself, thanks A lot mate 👍🏼🐒

[@gaffysmenk]

Brilliant, it's taken me a year to get around to watching this. 🙄 I'm also a big fan of his, when I was little it was said that he visited his niece just up the road from us in Gatley. I was only seven when he died but I do remember seeing an old man visiting the house and being told "that's Lowry". Our estate was built on the grounds of a merchants house, a big grand place that was knocked down in 1964. I've since found three or four sketches/paintings that Lowry did of the old house. So he must have been familiar with the area well before his niece bought one of the houses. Apparently her house had many of his paintings on the walls. She may not have been his niece, who knows.. but I like the story and I to think I did see him.

[@patriciahanvey286]

Thank you so much for an insight into his life, I wonder how proud he would be of the wonderful legacy he not only left to Manchester & Salford but to the world, thank you once again.

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks a lot! I'm sure he would be happy. A very inspirational figure. thanks so much for watching!

[@kambrose1549]

Heard Lowry say in another document that he didn't like the modern buildings. He was really about people. He had great sympathy for people and their suffering

[@angusmerrell1465]

Hi mate... Just watched with my friend Jackie... We loved it...Beautiful. 😊A&J(Sydney)

[@daftmonkey7296]

Angus Merrell thanks so much for watching! All the way in Sydney! Wow, I can’t thank you enough. Cheers

[@cherylriley2823]

Thank you Daft 🐒 for that fascinating insight into such a secretive man. I’m always very interested in the history and characters of Manchester. The song at the end made me feel quite emotional because as a young child I used to play it at my grandparents house on their record player and sing along. Thanks again. 👌🙂

[@daftmonkey7296]

Cheryl Riley the pleasure is all mine Cheryl! I’m glad it brought back some good memories for you & glad that you enjoyed it! Thanks once again for watching I really do appreciate it 🎨🐒

[@TheMofman1]

Brilliant short vlogumentary. Enjoyed watching it. Just out of interest the "Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs" song at the end, well the brass band was one just down the road from Mottram, it was The Tintwistle Brass Band playing on the 1978 UK number one hit single.

[@daftmonkey7296]

I Moffett really I never knew that! I’m really glad that you enjoyed the vid, thanks so much 👍🏼🐒

[@urbangypsie253]

Absolutely made from the heart I commend you sir for such a beautiful production and heart felt tribute to this great artist ❤

[@daftmonkey7296]

That means so much mate. Thank you very much, I’m so glad that you enjoyed it and I agree he was the greatest! Thanks once again mate and take care 🙌🏼👌🏼 🎨

[@trevorwright6165]

what a wonderful film you have made i am sure mr lowry would approve of what you have done we loved it and have found out more interesting things about the man and the way you have put it together some wonderful views and we thank you for sharing it with us all cheers from trev and chris down south sussex

[@daftmonkey7296]

trevor wright that really mean a lot pal, thanks so much. I hope he would have enjoyed it as well 👍🏼

[@REDLEN308GTB]

Great VLogumentary which I thoroughly enjoyed I recently visited the Salford Museum and Art Gallery and its Victorian Street. I used to take my daughter 45 years ago and she still speaks fondly of it to my grandchildren. I also visited the Lowrey Exhibition at the Salford Quays, another very enjoyable day out. Keep up the good work Daft Monkey I look forward to your next one.

[@daftmonkey7296]

REDLEN308GTB thanks very much! I really appreciate it! I don’t think I could ever get tired of the museum & the Victorian street it’s fascinating. And the Lowry exhibition is excellent, great to get the chance to see his artwork in person. Thanks once again mate 👍🏼🐒

[@rozdoyle8872]

Wow , fantastic, my favourite artist of all times , been to his house at Station Rd , been to the shop at Salford Quays and loads of his prints hanging on my walls in Co Mayo. Toured the old streets recreation at Salford Uni , you have taken me on a tour of my life in Salford , Harold Reilly used to go to At Johns Church at Irlam of the Heights in 2006/2007 wearing a very large dark green coat and sit with his note pad sketching some chosen person and hand them the finished copy at the end of Mass , he also for some part of his life lived on my road Penelope Rd , M 6. Thank you so much , your Irish Ancestors would be very proud of you.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Wow thanks so much for that Roz! He was a very inspirational man and I have nothing but the upmost respect for him and what he stood for. Never knew that about him living on Penelope Road! Wow! And thanks so much for the kind words, they really do mean a lot to me. 🙌🏼🇮🇪

[@rozdoyle8872]

​@@daftmonkey7296Hi Daft Monkey, I am just rewatching this now and wondering if you are aware that Harold Riley painted Bessy St , the original setting of Coronation St, when I graduated from Salford Uni in 2012 we were presented with signed Bessy St Prints , also Harold was commissioned to Paint Pope John Paul for Knock Shine , it hung inside the Main Doors for years until renovations were done , I went on the hunt of it 2 years ago but all I got were blank stares and nobody knows where it went , which seems shameful to me , Thank you for your great work of keeping the real stories alive .Roz

[@tonylancaster8704]

A first class video about one of the best artists I love the paintings of Mr Lowry you showed respect to your subject well done sir after watching this I now want to go to Salford museum and I will get there soon so thanks again making this video.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much Tony! Really glad you enjoyed the video. I’m hoping to do more on Lowry soon. He was an inspiration to many and a very interesting character. Take care mate and thanks again 👍🏼

[@sicks6six]

Saved to watch later on the big screen after reading 3 Comments. Looking forward to it. One of my favourite artists along with Turner and his industrial artwork. 🎉

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much mate! I really hope you enjoy. I was a few years ago now this and quite naively done compared to my recent stuff but people seem to still like it! Cheers 👍🏼

[@judithsmith9274]

Really enjoyed this. The atmosphere was perfect with the music. Very professional 🙂

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much Judith. I really do appreciate that 🎨 🐒

[@dansmith3902]

What a wonderful compliment to L S Lowry. Like his paintings the simple idea of following where he lived produced a beautiful story. The depiction of poor people, rich in life. Two dimensional and at the same time showing such depth. I think he would have enjoyed watching this. I also think he would have appreciated his work being displayed in what, for now, is a modern building is my answer to your question in your film DM. The criticism he received for his paintings being out of date during his own life and his seemingly strange relationship with time, as manifested by the many clocks in his house set arbitrarily, says to me that he felt depicting the truth as he saw it, honestly and without bias is what he championed. Truth is beyond time. The man with the red nose and eyes looks at us squarely in our faces revealing his caring soul. Dan Smith

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much Dan for your analysis of the video and Mr Lowry, I completely agree wholeheartedly with your views. I’m so glad you enjoyed it and I too feel like he would have been proud there was a museum dedicated to his unique and brilliant artwork! Thank you so much once again, I really do appreciate mate. Take care Dan ✌🏼 🎨

[@dansmith3902]

@@daftmonkey7296 Thank you.🙂👍🏽

[@stevieandrew9008]

Omg… this is fantastic! I grew up a stones throw from mottram in Hyde.. my grandad met him & had some of his work. I went to an Edwardian/Victorian infants & primary school that had assembly every morning & played the song matchstick men, matchstick cats & dogs often. Love lowrys incredible work & this is very close to my heart ❤️ thank you for this beautiful tribute to a great man!

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much for all our comments Stevie! I really appreciate the kind words and so glad you are enjoying the content. Lowry is a bit of a hero to me like he is to many other people. He really did captivate an era onto canvas and same as you, the matchstick men song reminds me fondly of my Youth! thanks once again :)

[@stevieandrew9008]

@@daftmonkey7296 your absolutely welcome mate! I hadn’t heard that song since childhood… massive blast to the past for sure… glad I’m not the only one ☝🏻 that’s passionate about people, art, buildings & architecture & our past. Important curated work your doing mate! Keep it up 👍🏻

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@stevieandrew9008 thanks so much mate. I really appreciate the support! Thanks for the kind words ❤️👍🏼

[@stevieandrew9008]

Anytime! I’m passionate bout these things like you.. have a diploma in art & design, have a passion for anything old etc. there’s so much to learn in this short time we are here! Take care mate & I’ll look forward to the next one ☝🏻 ❤

[@katyharding4525]

I met this fantastic man when he came to the College of Housecraft in Ilkley, what an inspiration he was and a real gentleman. I now live n NewZealand and have a print of one of his paintings on my dining room wall to remind me of my northern heritage RIP Mr.Lowry.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Wow Katy that is an amazing memory you have there. I can just imagine you meeting him. I wish I could have met him, he was such an inspirational person and one that will never be forgotten. Thanks you so much for watching! All the way in New Zealand too 🤩 take care and thanks once again 💯⭐️

[@gailoreilly180]

was so inspired by this from start to finnish, i also visited lowrys grave today and put some wild daffodils on along with the paint brushes again well done keep it up

[@daftmonkey7296]

gail oreilly thank you so much Gail, I’m glad you enjoyed the vid. That’s a lovely thing to do. Thank you once again 🐒

[@jayverney393]

Thank you so much for making this documentary. I watched the film Mrs Lowry & Son last night and wanted to know more. Your doco was just right, and thanks for showing us around Mr Lowry's home turf. Very enjoyable 👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much. I’m really glad you enjoyed the documentary. I agree the film was great. I remember going to the cinema to watch it and I came out of there blown away and inspired.

[@marilynbennett5145]

I grew up here this documentary made me cry for a long lost time . Your question. Would he paint Salford keys the new Salford the answer would be no there is no character nothing to paint. I think like me he would appreciate the effort. This was well done. Than you.

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks you so much for the kind comment Marilyn! I agree!

[@markrestorick6369]

Absolutely bowled over with your vlogumentary. You've even invented a new term for this type of video! Didn't know about the clocks before. Your narrative around the scenes as you presented them also enhanced the experience of watching. You have a style of your own in presenting these pieces of history which you should stick with as I'm sure they'll reach the view count and subscription level you deserve eventually. Watch out Martin! .

[@daftmonkey7296]

Wow thanks so much for the comment Mark, I really appreciate it. I will be doing many more vids that will be a similar style to this and after comments like this it encourages me to carry on so thanks so much Mark for the kind words mate they mean a lot 👍🏼🐒

[@terrym1964]

Absolutely brilliant. Just watched the movie on Netflix of Lowry and his mam and was intrigued to find out more about the man. Glad I came across your video, you did a great job 👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

Terry M Wow thanks terry! I’m glad you found the vid informative and more impressed you found it after the Lowry movie which I found brilliant! Thanks for the kind words and taking the time Out to watch! Cheers mate 👍🏼

[@terrym1964]

@@daftmonkey7296 my pleasure. I live not far from Sunderland. If you're in the area pop into the Seaburn Hotel ( now Grand Hotel ). They have some of Lowry's sketches on request...as mentioned in your video he spent a lot of his time here taking in the scenery 👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

Terry M thanks a lot terry! I will be sure to do that, cheers for the heads up 👍🏼

[@StuartDavies]

This is the best documentary I've seen on Lowry. Really excellent!

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much Stuart, that really does mean a lot! Cheers 🎨 👍🏼🐒

[@chrisgleave1933]

What a amazing video. You have a passion for your surroundings and the people in those surroundings. Please please keep producing more like this.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Chris Gleave thanks so much chris I really appreciate that mate! I have many more planned like this 👍🏼🐒

[@shirefinds6585]

No need for words.......... 💚💚💚💚💚💚 it! Take care.

[@daftmonkey7296]

🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️

[@HangOnAMinute1]

As above, I’m blown away, this is so good. Should be televised 😊

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@HangOnAMinute1 thank you so much Tracy! That really does mean a lot ⭐️

[@jas20per]

I am sure he is looking down at your efforts and smiling. Well done it is nice to see and here you thoughts on him, well done!

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@jas20per thanks so much for the very kind comment and also taking the time out to watch the video 👍🏼⭐️ 🎨

[@craigruddock3824]

I've got to say, that was probably the most tastefully produced video I've every viewed. Whatever his flaws were, he produced world class art.

[@daftmonkey7296]

That really does mean a lot to me Craig. Thanks so much for the kind words. I’m really glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼

[@craigruddock3824]

@@daftmonkey7296 I'm a hard man but you got me with your work here. What you've produced yourself here is art in todays day & age. Keep it going pal.👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@craigruddock3824 I’m so glad you could connect with the video Craig. Hoping to do another video on Lowry again one day. Thanks so much buddy👍🏼

[@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer]

Fun fact: Lowery mixed all his own paints. The yellow occar colour was made from poisonous concoction involving the use of lead. Edit- I cried again and again! And more when the end music came on we sang that in school in the 90s 😢 you really have a way with respect, I hope schools take on board your approach to history, you would be a fabulous lecturer.

[@Paddy_Roche]

Not sure I can add anything to the comments below...(but you know me I’ll try, lol) Absolute Diamond piece of work Mr. 🐒. So atmospheric, emotional and beautiful cinematography. Southern Cemetery in the Autumn was beautiful as was the whole thing. You should be so proud of what you have produced here, Outstanding ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@daftmonkey7296]

Paddy Roche thanks a lot paddy mate! I appreciate you taking the time out to watch the vid man! Thanks so much 👍🏼🐒

[@amitbhmandalm5476]

His life was worth living...He will be remembered for the generations to come.

[@daftmonkey7296]

I totally agree with you Amitbh! 🌟

[@barbaracaffell8549]

Really enjoyed your doco...covered beautifully ...I'm a great fan of Lowry especially being born a northern gal! 👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much Barbara! I really appreciate that! ⭐️

[@ianbanks2844]

That was so good and I've posted it it off to a friend from Manchester who is living in St Kitts in the Caribbean. He will love this . As i did . Thank you for another wonderful production .

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much Ian! I really do appreciate that! And I hope your mate in the Caribbean enjoys it too! It really does mean the world to me. Thanks so much 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@shirleybezuidenhout2724]

Wow 😮 DM once again a marvelous documentary excellently done, kept me glued to the screen. You brought Mr Lowry back to life, and explained his artwork so beautifully. Good for you DM. Keep up the good work 👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much Shirley! Really glad you enjoyed this! It was a pleasure to make!

[@garthl2954]

Wonderfully well done, thank you. I inherited what is probably a fake Lowry but the charm of his work has certainly been captured in the painting which hangs above my desk; an original would be out of my reach but the fascination in the piece is enough for me.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much Garth! and I totally get it, the mans work still lives on and inspires people today. He was a genius!

[@mrwriter6536]

Absolutely superb! Wonderfully put together. Fabulously shot and edited. Modern but deeply respectful to Lowry. Loved the narration too. A truly fabulous piece of work. Thank you for making this.

[@daftmonkey7296]

thanks you so much mate!

[@user-en1zl7ii4h]

Lowry our working class champion. Just heard one of his paintings was sold today for £6.3m. Go on mi lad you showed them.

[@daftmonkey7296]

He’s a legend isn’t he mate. Such a talent! Thanks for watching 👍🏼⭐️

[@markli3889]

Great video. I actually met Lowry when I was a kid. My uncle Bert was his Taylor.

[@daftmonkey7296]

M Li wow! That’s fascinating mate! In all fairness he was always suited up wasn’t he, always very smartly dressed. Credit to your uncle 👍🏼🐒

[@markli3889]

@@daftmonkey7296 thanks. His Taylor shop was in tib Street upstairs. They were quite good friends and uncle Bert had quite a few of his paintings in his house.

[@daftmonkey7296]

M Li wow! That’s incredible mate! I will have passed that place many times and I never even knew that. 👍🏼

[@idachau1080]

I remember the old street and shops of yesteryear being opened up at the museum and Peel Park.. I read many many years ago, soon after his death, that he left some secret paintings that left people shocked and surprised.. they were classed as vulgar and rude, as they were nudes etc. He left them to a lady, I think she was his secretary or someone close family wise.. it was on film ( news) of these paintings when they became known.. he had a secret passion for these types of paintings.. the "Matchstick Men" style is still popular with many people. Didn't ELO band sing the song of " Pictures of Matchstick Men" referring to Lowry..

[@daveflick12]

Wow well worth the wait. I truly enjoyed it. Thank you for the education of this famous man. You’ve done him proud

[@daftmonkey7296]

daveflick12 the pleasure is all mine Dave, thanks a lot for taking the time out to watch it mate 👍🏼

[@harryhaller8975]

Mr. Lowry would love you and your video very much - I do. Thank you and Hello from Switzerland

[@daftmonkey7296]

Wow! Thank you so much Harry! That really does mean the world to me! Thank you for taking the time out to watch the video 🇬🇧❤️ 🇨🇭

[@lockout1bikes]

Fantastic choice of subject it is nice to know that the younger generation can still be influenced by historical places and people. Let alone a genius such as lowery. Keep up the good work 👍👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

Lockout Bikes 1 cheers mate, thanks for the comment! Yeah a very inspirational character. His legacy lives on. Thanks once again mate 👍🏼🐒

[@lockout1bikes]

Daft Monkey no worries 👍 you and Martin zero are doing a great job at preserving history. Even if the town planners are not protecting it.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Lockout Bikes 1 well that’s the aim mate and if it helps the history of these beautiful places then it’s all been worth it. Martins vids are incredibly well researched and very well presented so to be compared to him is a massive compliment, cheers mate 👍🏼

[@danielbyrne8351]

very good overview of Lowry,a lot of interest in the detail ,i.e. the Balcony ,the window,the public need more like you looking at people like him more

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much Daniel. That’s very kind of you. Really glad you enjoyed the video 👍🏼

[@nyemartin5737]

That was brilliant, absolutely stunning, beautifully edited too. Thanks for sharing.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Nye Martin thank you so much mate! I really appreciate the kind comment. Glad you enjoyed it too 👍🏼

[@FrancesMacaulayForde]

Well done, a heartfelt tribute to a man who stood tall. Thanks for all the information... I shall be watching for your next vlogumentary.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you very much Frances! That honestly means a lot to me. I hope you enjoy some of the content. Take care and thanks once again ⭐️🙌🏼

[@FrancesMacaulayForde]

​@@daftmonkey7296 It was an excellent first go. The only possible criticism I could make is, beware of going to black screen... A couple of times, I thought the video had finished... almost clicked out before checking.

[@janetd5317]

Thank you for this....beautiful....

[@daftmonkey7296]

Janet Dixon thank you very much Janet 👍🏼🐒🎨

[@Freedaaa]

One of a kind --- artist and vlogumentary about an artist --- piece of art itself. Thanks a lot!

[@mcroft3877]

Looks mint mate, nice one. Will check it properly tomorrow, top work 👏🏼👏🏼 #lovelowry

[@daftmonkey7296]

M Croft no worries man! Much appreciated

[@49thorpe]

Thank you for another wonderful video, I adore Lowry's work.This was so well done and sensitive to the subject.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much for watching Pamela, I really do appreciate it & and I’m so glad that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much and take care ✌🏼 🎨

[@chrismcdonagh5108]

A fantastic piece of work, extremely well put together. You should be very proud of this! I live very close to a Lowry location in Middleton...24 steps. He painted the steps in the early 1960's for TV presenter Bob Smithies and named the painting 'Old Church and Steps'. The painting is well known for a five legged dog in the foreground! Keep up the great video content and the refreshing way you are presenting the videos :)

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much Chris, that really does mean a lot mate. I know the painting your talking about, it’s a belter! I absolutely love his work and he was a very interesting guy. There could possible be another Lowry video in the works 😉 thank you once again mate and take care 🙌🏼

[@danielmcfall4106]

Brilliant really enjoyed that he inspired me to paint...what a great artist and a great man ..

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much for watching Daniel, it really means a lot to me. Yeah such a great man, sadly missed to this day. Take care mate 👍🏼

[@danielmcfall4106]

@@daftmonkey7296 this is what Mr Lowry inspired me to paint www.southlondonartistdan.co.uk/Gallery/i-9Z5mnhD all the best mate

[@corrinebass4280]

I really enjoyed your documentary I think it was made with such genuine feeling for the artist and I found it quite moving .

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@corrinebass4280 thank so much! ⭐️

[@JFHKipper]

Asbolutely brilliant, thank you.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Clarice Herring thanks a lot, glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼

[@leec2317]

What a vlogumentary!! Excellent!! Keep them coming please.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much Lee, and thanks for taking the time out to watch the video. It really does mean a lot. Take care 👍🏼

[@denisepsaila1556]

Loved this vlogumentary and looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much Denise! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🎨🐒

[@barbarahanratty4174]

Have really enjoyed watching this and so pleased that you mentioned where he was born. Lots of people think he was from Salford but he was actually from Barrett St Old Trafford. I lived near there from 1946 - 1968 and have walked down that street many times before it was demolished along with the house I grew up in. Such a shame there doesn't seem to be any photos or film of Barrett St. but of course, we didn't know at the time he lived there that he would become such a well known artist. Thanks again for making this, it was really well done.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much Barbara for taking the time out to watch the video, I really can’t thank you enough. When I made the video I wanted to do it properly and I found out that Barrett St no longer existed but I had to mention it and I would have loved to have filmed it if it was possible. I’m glad it brought back some fond memories for you Barbara once again thanks so much for watching, I really does mean a lot. Take care - 🎨 🐒

[@barbarahanratty4174]

@@daftmonkey7296 Thanks for your reply. I have been telling my friends all about this and hopefully they will watch it too. I recently met someone who is an artist and he met Lowry once and asked him to sign a programme catalogue he had with him at the time. It's now one of his prized possessions It's also my intention to do what you did and go to Southern Cemetery to see Lowrys grave..I have a plot there myself for when I croak it, so I started my life not far from where Lowry started his and I will end my life in the same place too.:-) Stay safe x

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@barbarahanratty4174 wow I bet that would be worth a few quid now hey, but the sentimental value outweighs the money I suppose. It’s really is a nice cemetery with plenty of famous people buried in their. Thanks once again for the support! I means a lot. Take care 👍🏼🐒

[@yvonnehunter6565]

Wow very informative of the life and legend Lowery was he certainly inpired so many people. Remember having to base some work around him at college many moons ago. Fantastic documentary, Well done. x

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks a lot ! I’ve always had a soft spot for Lowry. I liked his character and his artwork as it was totally different to the rest. May he rest in Peace 🙌🏼 take care Yvonne and thanks for the kind words

[@richardbailey1993]

That was a brilliant documentary!

[@daftmonkey7296]

Richard Bailey thank you so much mate! I really appreciate that Richard 👍🏼🐒

[@sammieholehouse6480]

Thank you for that documentary, I grew up listening to that song about him, it was very interesting and informative. I really enjoyed watching. Thanks once again. 👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

holehouse the pleasure is all mine, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 👍🏼🐒

[@jimisi7424]

Such a fittingly modest grave ❤

[@haunteddonkey6611]

This is beautifully done,,we love everything about it and never heard f Mr. Lowry!thank you,,,you have a very evident passion and talent!😊

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼

[@natalie6913]

Thank YOU for providing much needed engaging distraction! You really are good!🙂

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@natalie6913 thank you so much for the kind words Natalie. I’m so glad that you found the video helpful. Take care 👍🏼

[@paulmcdonough1093]

that was great that all the best from Liverpool lowry paintings i find capsulating

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much Paul! I really appreciate it 👍🏼💯

[@paulleather182]

Loved watching this been educated today soon as lock down is over I'm gonna visit the lowery. I live in dukinfield and so much to discover about manchester. Ive watched your over vlogs and really enjoyed them all.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much Paul, I’m glad you’ve been enjoying them! Thanks for taking the time out to watch it, I really appreciate it 👍🏼 take care

[@karenpreston8663]

Bloody ell lad that were brilliant. You captured lowrie better than anyone, ever

[@daftmonkey7296]

Aww thanks so much Karen. I’m glad you think that, I often wonder what Lowry would have made of the video. 🙏🏼

[@magsmcnally216]

Thank you for a fantastic tour of the life of this great man. His work is another level. I love how he portrayed life of our Salford. Exellent documentary, it belongs on TV. Thank you xx

[@daftmonkey7296]

Mags McNally thank you so much Mag, I really do appreciate the kind feedback. Glad you enjoyed it ❤️👍🏼🐒

[@NickyBullimore]

Wow.. thanks for a great and emotional documentary on Lowry. I think you captured him well.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much Nicky! I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼🐒

[@billyliar]

Found you while looking up lowry. I think you did a great job pal, take a bow..

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you very much David, that means a lot mate. Really glad you enjoyed it! Take care mate and have a great 2021 👍🏼🐒

[@digitalsketchguy7844]

Congrats for a very well produced documentary. Top drawer mate! You did Mr Lowry proud.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks a lot! That really means the world 👍🏼

[@tonydarbyshire9981]

Outstanding documentary. Brilliantly put together, educational and informative. Being born and brought up in Salford and later living in Glossop I could relate to much of this. Heartfelt and genuine.

[@maureenbright5432]

I really really LOVED it! It brough tears to my eyes.

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@maureenbright5432 aww thanks a lot Maureen! Really glad to hear you enjoyed it 👍🏼 🎨

[@donlunn792]

I really enjoyed this Documentary.You did a brilliant job on it. It’s set me off wanting to visit his area. Lovely Documentary.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much Dom! That really does mean the world to me! Take care 👍🏼 🎨

[@paulworthington8666]

When my wife and our son and me came back from Germany to visit my parents in the 1990s and early 2000s, we often went to the old Art Gallery and Museum on Peel Park Cresent. The "new" Lowry building down by Number Nine Dock (where my Grandad was "Foreman Stevedore" in his later life, after many years at sea) is nice enough, but the old Peel building is part of Lowry's time, and a much better setting. "Daft Monkey", your videos are great. Thank you.

[@wheeldeal1066]

Mate, you’ve knocked it out of the park again! Love your work. Thanks

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks a lot mate! That means a lot ! Cheers 👍🏼

[@johndutton8728]

Brilliant and beautiful. You sir have a real talent. Loved Lowrie all my life well from hearing the song by Brian and Michael as a young lad ( mums favourite ❤). But this is more you really feel it sounds like a ghost when you overlay his voice. So pleased I found your work real talent for this understanding of your subjects genuine interest and passion technical knowledge to put them together ❤ 👏. Must admit had a bit of a weep around the Lowrie subject Mum memories 🤒. But thank you.🙂 More sir.👏👏👏

[@daftmonkey7296]

That’s so kind of you John and I’m so glad that you found the channel mate I truly am. Thank you so much for watching the video...the Lowry video was hard work to put together but the most rewarding video I’ve made to date. He was an inspirational character especially coming from Salford and admiring his art as a child at the Salford museum. Thank you once again John and take care mate 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@johndutton8728]

@@daftmonkey7296 as others have said better than me I'm blown away brilliantly done ✔

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@johndutton8728 that’s very kind of you, thanks John 👍🏼

[@brianwigglesworth4924]

Brilliant Vlogumentary, thank you for taking the time to put it together

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much for watching Brian, I really appreciate that 👍🏼

[@SpooKingdom]

Thanks for making this. Good to see your view of L.S.Lowry.

[@daftmonkey7296]

SpooKingdom thank you so much for watching 👍🏼

[@jimmyoconnell4600]

Fantastic, no other way to describe it!

[@daftmonkey7296]

jimmy o connell thank you so much Jimmy! I really do appreciate it 👍🏼

[@redtobertshateshandles]

What would Lowry have thought?? We all like to be nostalgic, but my Aunt was glad to get out of that old terrace. The new buildings at the docks look pretty nice really. My Aunt and countless others got cheap/free modern homes ( I think) , Lowry woulda loved it.

[@jenniferrenee3314]

Thank you for this, it was so informative and it’s a beautifully made film. I recently saw the film ‘Mrs Lowry’ and this filled in all the gaps and was actually much more enjoyable!

[@daftmonkey7296]

Jennifer Renee wow thanks a lot Jennifer that’s definitely a huge compliment! Yeah I thought the film was brill! I’m really glad you enjoyed the vid thanks once again 👍🏼