Reg Gardner (b.1948)
'Newcastle Coal Staiths'
14" x 18"
Oil on Canvas
 
The North Blyth coal staiths in Northumberland, England were featured in the 1971 film Get Carter. The staiths were the location of the film's final showdown between Carter and Eric, one of his brother's killers. This painting by Reg almost mirrors a shot from the film!