Saturday, December 30, 2006

Terry Freeman

Terence Reginald Freeman contributed to Swift Annual 3 to 7 (1956-60). Born in 1909 and raised in London, he studied at Clapham School of Art and the Royal College of Art where he studied Florentine Renaissance draghtsmanship with a view to painting murals. He taught in various preparatory and public schools and Art schools and worked briefly in an advertising agency and for films. According to Dictionary of British Book Illustrators, "He was a prolific illustrator of children's books, producing unpretentious, reliable pen and ink drawings with a firm line and varied shading and texture."

His illustrations include a number of long-running series, including the Brydons series by Kathleen Fidler, the Penny books by A. Stephen Tring, the Joey series by Robert Martin and the Warren series by Marjorie Sindall. He also illustrated the Carnegie Medal winner The Lark on the Wing by Elfrida Vipont (1950).

Freeman later lived in Tunbridge Wells.

Illustrated Books
The Lark in the Morn by Elfrida Vipont. London, Oxford University Press, 1948.
Stepmother by Gwendoline Courtney. London, Oxford University Press, 1948.
The Buccaneers by William Glynne-Jones. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1949.
Penny Dreadful by A. Stephen Tring. London, Oxford University Press, 1949.
The Brydons in a Pickle by Kathleen Fidler. London, Lutterworth Press, 1950.
The Brydons Look for Trouble by Kathleen Fidler. London, Lutterworth Press, 1950.
The Cave by the Sea by A. Stephen Tring. London, Oxford University Press, 1950.
The Lark on the Wing by Elfrida Vipont. London, Geoffrey Cumberledge/Oxford Unviersity Press, 1950.
Surprises for the Brydons by Kathleen Fidler. London, Lutterworth Press, 1950.
The Brydons Hunt for Treasure by Kathleen Fidler. London, Lutterworth Press, 1951.
The Gauntlet by Ronald Welch. London, Oxford University Press, 1951.
High Trail by Vivian Breck. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1951.
St. Jonathan's in the Country by Kathleen Fidler. London, Lutterworth Press, 1951.
The Brydons at Smugglers' Creek by Kathleen Fidler, London, Lutterworth Press, 1952.
The Brydons Catch Queer Fish by Kathleen Fidler. London, Lutterworth Press, 1952.
The Brydons Stick at Nothing by Kathleen Fidler. London, Lutterworth Press, 1952.
More Adventures of the Brydons (contains The Brydons' Half-Term Holiday and The Brydons Decide to Spring-Clean) by Kathleen Fidler. London, Lutterworth Press, 1952.
Pirouette by Marguerite Dickson. London & New York, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1952.
Treasure Trove by Margaret J. Baker. Leicester, Brockhampton Press, 1952.
An Actor's Life for Me by Roland Pertwee. London, Oxford University Press, 1953.
The Brydons Abroad by Kathleen Fidler. London, Lutterworth Press, 1953.
The Children of the Warren by Marjorie Sindall. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1953.
Penny Penitent by A. Stephen Tring. London, Oxford University Press, 1953.
Penny Triumphant by A. Stephen Tring. London, Oxford University Press, 1953.
Joey and the River Pirates by Robert Martin. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1954.
Joey of Jasmine Street by Robert Martin. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1954.
Princess Susan by Ivy Russell. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1954.
Strangers in the Warren by Marjorie Sindall. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1954.
The Young Magicians by Margaret J. Baker. Leicester, Brockhampton Press, 1954.
The Brydons on the Broads by Kathleen Fidler. London, Lutterworth Press, 1955.
The Family of Dowbiggins by Elfrida Vipont. London, Lutterworth Press, 1955.
Holidays at the Warren by Marjorie Sindall. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1955.
Joey and the Mail Robbers by Robert Martin. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1955.
The Moorings Mystery by Alice Sterry. London & Glasgow, Blackie & Son, 1955.
Pantomime Christmas by Hilda Hewett. London, J. M. Dent & Sons, 1955.
Penny Puzzled by A. Stephen Tring. London, Oxford University Press, 1955.
Challenge to the Brydons by Kathleen Fidler. London, Lutterworth Press, 1956.
Homer Sees the Queen by Margaret J. Baker. Leicester, Brockhampton Press, 1956.
Joey and the Blackbird Gang by Robert Martin. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1956.
Joey and the Helicopter by Robert Martin. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1956.
Joey and the Magic Eye by Robert Martin. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1956.
Penny Dramatic by A. Stephen Tring. London, Oxford University Press, 1956.
The Vine Clad Hill by Mabel Esther Allan. London, Bodley Head, 1956.
The Bright High Flyer by Margaret J. Baker. Leicester, Brockhampton Press, 1957.
The Camerons Lead the Way by Kathleen O'Farrell. London, Heinemann, 1957.
Caravan at the Warren by Marjorie Sindall. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1957.
Joey and the City Ghosts by Robert Martin. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1957.
Joey and the Royalist Treasure by Robert Martin. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1957.
Joey and the Square of Gold by Robert Martin. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1957.
Joey and the Squib by Robert Martin. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1957.
Mon Premier Livre. A preparatory course for young beginners by Albert Lucien Carre. London, University of London Press, 1957.
Penny in Italy by A. Stephen Tring. London, Oxford University Press, 1957.
The Rosary by FLorence Barkclay (abridged & simplified). London, Longmans, Green & Co., 1957.
The Spring of the Year by Elfrida Vipont. London, Oxford University Press, 1957.
The Conch Shell by Mabel Esther Allan. London & Glasgow, Blackie, 1958.
The Cream of Alpines by Frank Barker. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1958.
Dolphin Listens to the Band by Constance Gore. London, University of London Press, 1958.
Hobby Horse Cottage by Miss Read. London, Michael Joseph, 1958.
Homer Goes to Stratford by Margaret J. Baker. Leicester, Brockhampton Press, 1958.
Joey and the Smugglers' Legend by Robert Martin. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1958.
Joey: Soap Box Driver by Robert Martin. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1958.
London by Margaret Curry. London, Longmans, Green & Co., 1958.
Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, abridged & simplified by Michael West. London, Longmans, Green & Co., 1958.
More About Dowbiggins by Elfrida Vipont. London, Lutterworth Press, 1958.
The Rival Clubs by Ivy Russell. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1958.
Tip & Run by Margaret J. Baker. Leicester, Brockhampton Press, 1958.
Joey and the Magic Pony by Robert Martin. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1959.
Minty by Barbara Goolden. London, Heinemann, 1959.
The Brydons at Blackpool by Kathleen Fidler. London, Lutterworth Press, 1960.
Changes at Dowbiggins by Elfrida Vipont. London, Lutterworth Press, 1960; as Boggarts and Dreams, London, Hamilton, 1969.
The Concert By the Lake by Rebe Pretwich Taylor. London, George G. Harrap & Co., 1960.
Joey and the Secret Engine by Robert Martin. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1960.
The Larchwood Mystery by Pamela Mansbridge. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1960.
Susan, Bill and the Bright Star Circus by Malcolm Saville. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1960.
Five Pairs of Hands by Barbara Goolden. London, Heinemann, 1961.
Homer in Orbit by Margaret J. Baker. Leicester, Brockhampton Press, 1961.
Joey and the Master Plan by Robert Martin. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1961.
Pendrom Under the Water by Mabel Esther Allan. London, George G. Harrap & Co., 1961.
Susan, Bill and the Pirates Bold by Malcolm Saville. London, Thoams Nelson & Sons, 1961.
Watching the Weather by J. M. Branson; illus. with Leslie Haywood. Edinburgh, W. & R. Chambers, 1961.
Into the Castle by Margaret J. Baker. Leicester, Brockhampton Press, 1962.
Mandy, Dandy & Co. by Mary Gervaise. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1962.
The Brydons Go Canoeing by Kathleen Fidler. London, Lutterworth Press, 1963.
Discovering the Atom by Donald William Hutchings; illus. with Malcolm Carder. London, University of London Press, 1963.
Fire and Warmth by J. M. Branson; illus. with Leslie Haywood. Edinburgh, W. & R. Chambers, 1963.
Help from the Warren by Marjorie Sindall. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1963.
Joey and the Detectives by Robert Martin. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1963.
Joey and the Magician by Robert Martin. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1963.
Minty and the Missing Picture by Barbara Goolden. London, Heinemann, 1963.
Rabbit and Fox. A story from Canada retold by Mollie Clarke. London, Hart-Davis, 1963.
The Royal Caravan by Constance Savery. London, Lutterworth Press, 1963.
Joey and the Pickpocket by Robert Martin. London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1964.
Minty and the Secret Room by Barbara Goolden. London, Heinemann, 1964.
Treasure at Amorys by Malcolm Saville. London, Newnes, 1964.
Homer Goes West by Margaret J. Baker. Leicester, Brockhampton Press, 1965.
Martin Musters the Sheep by Wilfred George Moore. London, Hulton Educational Publications, 1965.
The Bells of England by Geoffrey Barnard. London, Macmillan, 1966.
Trouble for the Tabors by Barbara Goolden. London, Heinemann, 1966.
Studying Nature. Book 1 by J. C. Gagg. 1967; revised in 4 vols., London, Evans Bros., 1978.
Tales of Swimmers by Edward G. Jerrome. London, Blackie, 1969.
Now: Look-Talk-Write by J. W. Casciani. London, Harrap, 1970.

(* Our illustrations are from Swift Annual 3 (1956) and are © Look and Learn Magazine Ltd.)

3 comments:

  1. I loved Terry's illustrations as a kid, they were always utterly recogniseable yet real. Your word "unpretentious" describes it exactly. They added so much to the story and the characters he depicted. My favourites were The Brydons and the cover art for some later Malcolm Saville Lone Pine books.

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  2. He did the cover of the "Victory" (in Europe) edition of the Radio Times, cover date 10 May 1945:

    https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/page/a5a8bb48136d4b1aa4ec232dab9e0f58

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  3. Many thanks for that; from the website I can see that the pen and ink so typical of him has all his trademark detail and warm realism. As a Baby Boomer, I'm a little younger than that 1945 celebration issue, so would not have had the chance to see it for myself!

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