In fact it was at art school (Lanchester Polytechnic, now Coventry University) where the 61 year old first met the instigator behind The Specials, and indeed the whole 2 Tone movement, Jerry Dammers.

The rock legend was invited to play at Coventry's Lanchester Arts Festival in 1972, organised by Lanchester Polytechnic, now Coventry University, where he performed to 2,000 fans.

The university, formerly the Lanchester Polytechnic, has started a campaign to honour engineer Frederick Lanchester by having him as the face of the £50.

But now Horace Panter is finally returning to those artistic roots with a debut exhibition of his paintings - 36 years after he graduated in fine art from Coventry's Lanchester Polytechnic.

Lindsey Leeks, who lives in Harwood, has always had a love for art and studied at Rochdale Art College before doing a degree at Lanchester Polytechnic in Coventry. But 14 years ago, she was ...

Harrogate’s RedHouse gallery says it’s thrilled to announce a brand new solo exhibition from the studio of Horace Panter legendary bassist of The Specials and contemporary Pop painter.

Education: Master s degree in design from the Royal College of Art, London; bachelor of science degree from Lanchester Polytechnic (now known as Coventry University) in Coventry, England.