William Turner's Corrie picture in new exhibition

A picture of Coronation Street painted shortly after the show began back in 1960 has gone on display in Greater Manchester. Artist William Turner said he "speculatively produced" the painting in 1961 hoping "it would quickly sell". However, Coronation Street got no buyer, despite being offered to the programme's producer, who "didn't want it", the artist said.

The painting shows the famous terraced houses and the Rovers Return pub. The 92-year-old artist, who has been forced to give up painting because of the onset of Parkinson's Disease, was a close friend of LS Lowry.

The Coronation Street picture is part of an exhibition, which includes paintings by LS Lowry, at Hale's Clark Art Gallery in Hale, Cheshire. Check it out here.

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