内容摘要：Despite all this Mr Varvill's own epitaph for the business overshadows technological milestones. "We failed because we ran out of money."

Despite all this Mr Varvill's own epitaph for the business overshadows technological milestones. "We failed because we ran out of money."

His unique style earned him a loyal following, with collectors including David Bowie and Bryan Ferry. The paintings will be auctioned at Clevedon Salerooms.Known for his textured, expressive oil paintings capturing Bristol's streets, docks, and daily life, Barrington Tabb devoted more than four decades to chronicling the spirit of the city.

The artworks are being auctioned by BBC Antiques Roadshow expert and Senior Valuer at Clevedon Salerooms Chris Yeo."He loved Bristol and just adored the place," said Mr Yeo."He went around on foot recording these scenes, like Park Street and Christmas Steps, and they are just fantastic.

"They have a lot of character to them, a lot of personality, as he did himself."One of the lots up for auction is an oil on board, titled on the back in felt tip pen 'Watershed with Arnolfini, City Docks, Bristol'.

Local artist and fellow Royal West of England Academy (RWA) member Linda Alvis, who knew him well, said: "I'd consider him as Bristol's Lowry, but a more blobby edition of it."

She described him as a genuinely nice person who would say hello to everyone as he painted, whilst always wearing shorts."We had members of the community coming into our reception and saying how much they love it.

"They really feel [the mural] has become a big part of Jericho now."She added that community organisations had also expressed interest to do work with the school.

Ms Curtis said the feedback on her work "has been overwhelmingly positive"."I love that the design features local houses, the church and wildlife from the meadow and river - it makes it feel really personal."