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Shirley Heath

29th June - 23rd July 2004

Born in the thirties, Shirley's early childhood was spent in war-torn Anerley on the far edges of Bromley; her love of nature and her vivid imagination was first kindled by visits to the famous Crystal Palace Park .

As a young woman Shirley trained in the fashion trade, working for an exclusive couture house in the West End of London: many wealthy and influential clients included the then Princess Alexandria and the beautiful Hollywood actress Merle Oberon.

It was this love of fashion that led to a growing interest in Fine Art, culminating in her decision to take a two year intensive course with Bromley Adult Education and achieving an A grade A level pass.

Having reached this goal, Shirley then went on to take a three year teaching training course at Stockwell College in Bromley (now the Civic Centre), her extensive knowledge of both fashion and art being the basis of her course.

For the past twenty five years, Shirley has been “repaying her debt” to Bromley Adult Education, by working for them, as one of their most senior Art lecturers. Her success can be measured by the achievements of her students, many of whom exhibit in their own right.

Shirley extends her thanks to her family and friends (for their patience), and to Headley Fine Arts (for their frames)!