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George Richard Wheater is an acclaimed artist who was born in the Parish of Manningham in Bradford, West Yorkshire in January 1864. The son of James and Frances Wheater, George was the older brother to five sisters.

George spent his entire life living in the Bradford area and at an early age discovered a natural talent for painting and art. In 1892 George Richard Wheater married Florence who in 1893 gave birth to their first and only son, John Arthur. In 1897 Florence gave birth to their first daughter Alma Louisa followed by Rosanna the year later.

G R Wheater's work is highly respected and for many years could be found hanging in the Houses of Parliament in London. Other pieces of work have been found locally near to where he lived in West Yorkshire.