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flag LS Lowry’s Cumbrian paintings, including one sold for nearly £700,000, highlight his lasting legacy in West Cumbria.

flag Artist LS Lowry, known for his "matchstick men" style, maintained deep ties to West Cumbria, especially Cleator Moor and Maryport, where he lived and painted from the late 1940s. flag His works capturing local life, including Senhouse Street, Maryport, sold for nearly £700,000 in October 2024, becoming the most valuable recorded Cumbrian painting by him. flag A new BBC documentary, LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes, features previously unreleased recordings and explores his private life. flag Lowry’s legacy endures through exhibitions, trails, and strong auction interest in his Cumbrian scenes.

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