Hertford Paintings In the 1980s John moved from Tottenham to Hertford and at 21 Dimsdale Street, Hertford he created his studio and a gallery in a barn adjacent to his house.
Whilst in Hertford he produced many paintings of the area. The pen & ink drawing of his house and gallery was drawn by John and used in a card noting his new location. As well as providing a display area for paintings the gallery was made available to his friends and activities such as a medevil dinner were held there.
"From Millbridge Hertford" By John Godden
"From Millbridge Hertford" By John Godden
Millbridge Hertford acrylic on board 56cm x 30cm.
Courtesy:Private collection
The Blocked Window by John Godden
"The Blocked Window" By John Godden
John chose this side view of the old Hertford Library, Hertford, A host of detail from ventilators drain pipes and a glimpse of a red telephone box as well as a blocked window - the title of the painting.The Blocked Window 18" x 24" acrylic on board viewed from Old Library Lane / Old Cross. After more than thirty years this view is little changed. See an image photographed in 2014 HERE Courtesy: Private Collection BH
"Bentleys Yard" By John Godden
"Bentleys Yard" By John Godden
Bentleys Yard 1986 18" x 14" Acrylic on board. A few yards away from the old library is another subject of a Godden painting at Bentleys Plumbers Yard and offices.
Courtesy: Chris Childs
"Old Cross" by John Godden
"Old Cross" Hertford By John Godden
Old Cross Hertford. See also another version of the same subject below. COPYRIGHT : Hertford Museum
"Old Cross " By John Godden
"Old Cross" Hertford By John Godden
Old Cross Hertford The two images of Old Cross displayed here are an example of John returning to the same subject to create another version of a painting and in this instance from a different time recording the minor changes that occur over passing years. Copyright: Private Collector
Bell & Crown By John Godden
"Bell & Crown" 29 Cowbridge Herts by John Godden
The Bell & Crown public house was located at 29 Cowbridge Hertford but around 1990 was converted to residential use. Details and and link to image of current use thanks to Stephen Harris.
Copyright: Private Collector
The Garden By John Godden
A garden in Hertford By John Godden
This acrylic painting of a garden by John is size 23" x 19". The exact location is not known but the painting dates from the time when he was living in Hertford.
Copyright: Private Collector
"Hartham - Green and Silver" By John Godden
"Hartham - Green and Silver" By John Godden
Painted around 1988 Acrylic on board 18.5" x 13"
"Hertford from Beane Road By John Godden
"Hertford from Beane Road" By John Godden
Painted around 1988 Acrylic on board 22"x 17"
In the centre of this painting, the tower and flag on the Mc Mullens brewery in Hertford can be seen.