The Harold Riley Gallery

The picture bottom left reminds of Harold Riley’s ‘House on Hulme Place, Salford’ from 1962. The isolated house, out of place against its industrial backdrop, seems to tell the same story.

‘The Ritz, Salford’ from 1973 is a typical Harold Riley portrayal of a landmark building. With its vibrant colours and dominant presence, it seems to inhabit an almost different world from the adjacent rows of mean terraced houses.

‘The Lock Keeper’s Cottage’ in Back Street from 1963 is another Harold Riley painting where an interesting building takes centre stage. The street dog and the female figure are also characteristic touches.

‘Little House’ by Harold Riley is an image which features in many of his paintings of Salford. Standing alone, it represents old Salford, fast disappearing in the face of 1960’s re-development. (Salford Museum & Art Gallery)

‘The Derby Match, 2009’ is one of Salford artist Harold Riley’s well known sporting works. Manchester United, for whom he played as a junior, is one of his favourite subjects. Photo credit: ⁦@RileyArchive⁩

‘Fox Tavern, Salford with Knocker-Up 1964’ by Harold Riley. The dog doesn’t seem too keen on the early morning calls!

I like the oil from 1969 as well, particularly the mist. @carl_thompson70

‘House on Hulme Place, Salford’, circa 1962, by local artist Harold Riley. The once fashionable houses in the area were already fast disappearing at the time this was painted. (Private Collection)

Here’s another tram, ‘The Weaste Tram’ by Salford artist Harold Riley. Love the boy on the top deck dangling the spider down the side.

‘Lowry Walking on Swinton Moss’ by Harold Riley (b. 1934), Northern Artist and portrait painter. (Salford Museum & Art Gallery)