"Queen Vic" Commission unveiled by Tommy Steele OBE

Barry Andrew's commission for the The Queen Victoria Seamen's Rest in Poplar, London was unveiled by former merchant seaman Tommy Steele OBE on 26 July 2013

The painting has been commissioned by "The Queen Vic" as it celebrates 170 years as a safe haven for seagoers and is emblematic of the mission's principles.

Chief Executive, Alexander Campbell says "Barry was the right artist for this commission but there was also a family connection - a living link between past and present - which made it even more appropriate"

Read more...follow the link to Barry's blog.

The Queen Victoria Seamen's Rest

121-131 East India Dock Road,
London,
E14 6DF