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Tom Harrisson, one of the founders of Mass Observation, wanted to record Bolton in a whole range of ways. Most observers wrote notes about the people they were watching, but Harrisson also invited artists like Graham Bell, William Coldstream, Julian Trevelyan and Humphrey Jennings to paint the town. The artist of this work came from a privileged background. He was shocked at the difference he found and his experiences continued to influence his art for years to come.