Bishop Auckland · North East England

Bishop Auckland
Art Nostalgia

Featured Works

Paintings from the Collection

Iconic scenes capturing the spirit of our community

Tut 'n' Shive

Tut 'n' Shive

A beloved Bishop Auckland nightlife landmark

Moss & Ivy

Moss & Ivy @ The Vines

A vibrant town centre favourite

Sam Zair's Café

Sam Zair's Café

A nostalgic cobbled street gem

The Viaduct

The Viaduct

Autumn colours framing a historic arch

The Town Pub

The Town Pub

Heart of the community

Sportsman Inn

Sportsman Inn

A local landmark on Lister Road

Blast From The Past

Blast From The Past

Mining heritage remembered

Family Commission

Family Commission

Memories captured in paint

Windsor Terrace

Windsor Terrace

Home sweet home, personalised

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Inspiration

The Heart of the
North East

Where Paul draws his inspiration — the rich history, landscapes, and vibrant communities of County Durham and beyond.

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Historic Mill & Bridge

Historic Mill & Bridge

County Durham

Durham Countryside

Durham Countryside

North East England

Auckland Castle

Auckland Castle

Bishop Auckland

Peaceful Riverside

Peaceful Riverside

County Durham

Bowes Museum

Bowes Museum

Barnard Castle

Commissions

Celebrating
Local Heritage

From beloved pubs and cafés to family homes and historic landmarks — Paul immortalises the places that matter most to the people of Bishop Auckland and the wider North East.

Every commission is a personal story, painted with care and deep local knowledge that can only come from someone who truly loves this place.

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Tut 'n' Shive

Tut 'n' Shive

Bishop Auckland nightlife

Moss & Ivy

Moss & Ivy @ The Vines

Town centre favourite

Sam Zair's Café

Sam Zair's Café

Cobbled street gem

The Town Pub

The Town Pub

Heart of the community

Sportsman Inn

Sportsman Inn

Lister Road landmark

Blast From The Past

Blast From The Past

Mining heritage

Local pub painting
About the Artist

Paul Simpson

A Bishop Auckland-based artist known for capturing the spirit of North East England through nostalgic artwork. His paintings bring to life cherished memories of local landmarks, family homes, and beloved businesses.

With a focus on community and heritage, Paul's work has been featured in Bishop Auckland Food Festival and supports local charities and cultural events through artistic expression.

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Giving Back

Community Giving

Supporting local charities and cultural events across the North East

Woodhouse Close

Woodhouse Close

Local Foodbank

Local Foodbank

Heritage Walks

Heritage Walks

News

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Updates, new artwork reveals, and community stories

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