Ted Lewis Centre

Ted Lewis Centre Fascinating Heritage Centre celebrating the art, life and times of Ted (Get Carter)Lewis, novelist, animator and jazz pianist

Ted Lewis came to Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire, UK in 1945 and lived there off and on for most of his life. He was mentored for his literary and graphic work by the celebrated novelist and poet, Henry Treece. Ted studied at Hull College of Arts and Crafts from 1956 to 1960 graduating in graphic art. He played in Unity Jazz Band in Hull for several years as a talented pianist. Ted was Animation

Clean up Supervisor on Beatles' Yellow Submarine. He published his first novel about his years in Hull in 1964, All the Day Long and All Through the Night. His second novel started the same year was Jack's Return Home which was snapped up as a film before publication. Ted's third novel, Plender, is set in Hull. He then went on to write the prequel Jack Carter Trilogy and finished his writing career with GBH which has only recently been republished. Ted Lewis died prematurely at 42, like many of his contemporaries, suffering from alcohol related problems

Announcing Ted Lewis Crime Book Club. Coming soon.
01/06/2026

Announcing Ted Lewis Crime Book Club. Coming soon.

24/05/2026

Welcome Andy Duggan and all other new followers

14/05/2026

Welcome Sharon, our latest follower

CEO Monty Martin and Trustee Mairi Wingate meet up with Dave Chick of the Trollybus Museum (Sandtoft) at The Museums and...
13/05/2026

CEO Monty Martin and Trustee Mairi Wingate meet up with Dave Chick of the Trollybus Museum (Sandtoft) at The Museums and Heritage Exhibition in Olympia.

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25/04/2026

Welcome to Roben and Emma, newest Followers

Tomorrow, Sunday, Ted Lewis biographer, Monty Martin will be in Ted Lewis Centre 11.00 to 15.00 to sign his book about t...
25/04/2026

Tomorrow, Sunday, Ted Lewis biographer, Monty Martin will be in Ted Lewis Centre 11.00 to 15.00 to sign his book about the astonishing and eventful life of Ted Lewis.

Welcome Sarah Cooper, our newest followerTed Lewis Centre open day and evening by appointment and Sundays 11.00 to 15.00
21/04/2026

Welcome Sarah Cooper, our newest follower

Ted Lewis Centre open day and evening by appointment and Sundays 11.00 to 15.00

She's here! We're looking forward to seeing you. Lot's of things to see and to listen to. The actual recording of the 19...
19/04/2026

She's here! We're looking forward to seeing you. Lot's of things to see and to listen to. The actual recording of the 1979 The Wizard of Oz is playing. Don't miss it.

Paul Tate Appears as Dame Mona Lot at the Ted Lewis Visitor Centre – Sunday 19 AprilThe Ted Lewis Visitor Centre is deli...
12/04/2026

Paul Tate Appears as Dame Mona Lot at the Ted Lewis Visitor Centre – Sunday 19 April
The Ted Lewis Visitor Centre is delighted to welcome Paul Tate on Sunday 19 April, appearing as his popular alter ego Dame Mona Lot. From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Paul will talk about his early musical roles at Beretun & Baysgarth Schools, his stage career, and his memorable appearance on Britain’s Got Talent, where he reached the semi finals. He will be wearing his original BGT costume, offering a fun photo opportunity for all ages.
Paul’s visit forms part of our Encore! Exhibition, celebrating nearly twenty years of musical productions in Barton upon Humber by the much admired Ray Smithson, respectfully fictionalised by Ted Lewis in his debut novel (available at the Centre). The exhibition includes rare images of Paul in his formative years, alongside many other local performers.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Smithson family, David Lee Photography Limited, and of course the multi talented Paul Tate.
Join us at The Ted Lewis Centre, Ferriby Road, Barton – on-Humber. Tel: 0780 3504794

Ted Lewis - a brief bio part 2.Edward Alfred Lewis was Ed or Lew to his family and friends. Barton Grammar School influe...
23/12/2025

Ted Lewis - a brief bio part 2.

Edward Alfred Lewis was Ed or Lew to his family and friends. Barton Grammar School influenced him greatly and he was mentored by Head of English, Henry Treece (of whom much later). As a young boy he was popular, creating a camp at the back of his house, 46, Westfield Road, camping and socialising with friends, taking school trips and acting in plays. His special interest recreations were watching films at local Cinemas and sketching. in which he excelled.

As budding Ted Lewis, he had three also short stories published in The Bartonian, then a school magazine. His father was a social drinker, Harry and Bertha both heavy smokers. Ted followed their examples, smoking and drinking heavily quite early.

Further details can be found in 'Ted Lewis, Hard or Soft Boiled' by Monty Martin available at Barton Post Office, Barton Shopping Centre, The Ropewalk, from our online shop or from The Centre.

Address

The Ted Lewis Centre, Ferriby Road
Barton Upon Humber
DN185LE

Opening Hours

11am - 3pm

Telephone

07803504794

Website

http://www.tedlewiscentre.com/

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