Simon Yorke

1903 — 1966

Welsh landowner (1903-1966)

Simon Yorke was a Welsh landowner and soldier. He was born in Erddig, Denbighshire, the eldest son of Philip Yorke (1849–1922), and Louisa Matilda Yorke. He inherited the Erddig estate in 1922. He was High Sheriff for Denbighshire in 1937. He was a lieutenant in the Denbighshire Yeomanry and enlisted as a private in the North Staffordshire Regiment during World War II. Many of his Still Life paintings are in the house.

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A Kingfisher in Reeds

Pine Tree and a Building (from a portfolio of oil sketches)

Still Life of a Gourd and Peaches

Still Life of Peaches and Plums

Studies of Primroses, Ferns and a Bird's Nest with Eggs

Plant in a Pot

Still Life of Peaches and Plums and Still Life of Roses

Still Life of Snowdrops, Helibore and Fern

Nasturtiums (from a Portfolio of oil sketches)

Still Life of an Apple and Pear (from a Porftolio of oil sketches)

Still Life of Roses in a Vase (from a Portfolio of oil sketches)