Grundy Art Gallery

Blackpool Council commissioned the building of the Grundy Art Gallery in 1908 following a bequest of paintings and a financial gift from brothers John and Cuthbert Grundy, both of whom were artists. The gallery opened to the public in 1911.

The Grundy art collection, comprises Victorian oils and watercolours, modern British paintings and contemporary prints. Artists represented include Craigie Aitchison, Laura Ford, Gilbert and George, Augustus John, Eric Ravilious and Julian Trevelyan.