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Oct 2021
Knaresborough's singing train conductor earns debut art show
A train conductor from Knaresborough has earned a debut art show after picking up his paintbrushes for the first time during lockdown.
Paul Mirfin, who has worked for Northern for 19 years, decided that he needed a new therapeutic hobby just a few months ago.
His colourful pieces, which are often inspired by the scenes he sees on the railway, have been a big hit with his colleagues with some asking for commissions.
Mr Mirfin, who is also a singer, said:
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The oil paintings will be on display in Harrogate station's waiting room on platform one between 9am and 5pm on October 30. He added:
Tony Baxter, regional director at Northern said:
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