Yes I didn’t get in the summer ex unfortunately. Never mind there is always next year. Highlight for me was meeting nick grimshaw what a top northerner! Thanks for all your kind messages and to Phil from the BBC The One Show I hope all the artists have a fab night! I’m off t pub

Raspberry Wash NQ Manchester 10” x 8” Oil on board #Gessobord by @ampersand_art Now on show @contemporarysix #bromleysartsupplies #ampersand_art #Gessobord #TeamAmpersandArt

Varnishing Hour…. @theharrowec4 part of the London pub series…… 20” x 16” Oil on board #Gessobord by @ampersand_art #paintingmyfavpubs @PubSaving Campaign for Pubs Nicholson LONDON PUBS Britain's Lost & Living Pubs London Pubs Group @londondeadpubs London Pubs London's Best Beer

Dusk 12” x 12” Oil on board michaeljohnashcroft.com

My books 'Made in Manchester: A People's History of the City That Shaped the Modern World' and 'Northerners: A History, from the Ice Age to the Present Day' available in paperback and hardback, from bookshops and websites. Publisher HarperNorth

Had a wonderful couple of days in London recording the upcoming new series of life changing podcast with Dr Sian Williams check out Spotify for the episode which should be released in the next few weeks or subscribe to my website it’s free!!! BBC BBC Sounds

‘Corner of Newton Street, Manchester’ 20” x 16” Oil on board #Gessobord by @ampersand_art Really looking forward to the preview tomorrow night Alex Reuben Hale Hopefully see some of you there! Check out the gallery for more info. Preview 11th September 5.30-8.00 pm

A Pint at the Gaslamp, Manchester, painting by Michael Ashcroft Michael J Ashcroft ROI. #NorthernArt

Signed lots of copies of the ‘Made in Manchester’ and ‘Northerners’ paperbacks for Waterstones Bury at their brilliant new shop, Mill Gate Shopping Centre.

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‘The Dilly, Piccadilly, London’ Oil on board 12” x 9” #Gessobord by @ampersand_art New paintings heading this way. I had some radiotherapy a few months ago on the back of my neck and it knocked me off balance for a while but I’m back!!!

‘The Chandos, 29 St Martins Lane, London’ 12” x 9” Oil on board #Gessobord by @ampersand_art Latest London pub painting on the easel. Lovely pint of Taddy Porter to be had. #ampersand_art #Gessobord #TeamAmpersandArt

‘Light on Westminster, London’ 12” x 9” Oil on board #Gessobord by @ampersand_art New London painting… #ampersand_art #Gessobord #TeamAmpersandArt

‘Drive By, Canada House, London’ 8” x 10” Oil on board #Gessobord by @ampersand_art #oilpainting #canada #ampersand_art #Gessobord #TeamAmpersandArt #bromleysart #bromleysartsupplies

Commuters, Cross Street, Manchester, painting by Michael J Ashcroft Michael J Ashcroft ROI. #NorthernArt

River Cruise Departure, York 8” x 10” Oil on board #Gessobord by @ampersand_art York Fine Arts Here is my painting from the trip to York to see some of my fellow @northernboysart @chrisslaterart ian.layton2018 and @andrewfarmerfineart What a gorgeous day!!!!

‘181 Piccadilly, London’ Fortnum & Mason, London. 8” x 10” Oil on board #Gessobord by @ampersand_art Latest London painting on the easel. #ampersand_art #Gessobord #TeamAmpersandArt #bromleysart #bromleysartsupplies #mafa #royalinstituteofoilpainters

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