Background
CROMPTON, B. was born on March 7, 1853 in Bootle, near Liverpool. Son of Robert Crompton, author and editors
CROMPTON, B. was born on March 7, 1853 in Bootle, near Liverpool. Son of Robert Crompton, author and editors
Under John Finnie, Liverpool. Liverpool Academy; Heatherley’s School of Artist.
Member Hampstead Antiquarian and Historical Society (Council). Selborne Society (Vice-President and Council). Langham Sketching Club (past-Chainnan).
Royal Drawing Society.
Hampstead Art Society (Council). Has exhibited at New Gallery, Resident Advisor, R. I., and the Provinces.
Picture purchased by the Council for Permanent Collection, Liverpool. Has done much book illustration.
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1902. Served South Africa with Natal Volunteers (despatches, medal with clasp, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order) CROMPTON, James Shaw, Rhode Island, A.R.B.C.
Clubs: Langham Sketching, Arts and Dramatic.