WHEATLEY COLLECTION

Laurie Wheatley (1905-1981) lived with his family at 38 Saville Street in South Shields. Originally a plasterer by trade he became a skilled and creative photographer, artist and sculptor.

John Wheatley (1919-2000) was Laurie’s nephew. He lived at Salisbury Street in South Shields and worked as a commercial artist at Redhead’s advertising agency in Newcastle.