Meet Mr. Therm

He’s the ancestor of the cheery, fickering animated flame fellow who’s been promoting British Gas over the last few years (has he gone out?).

Mr T was created by Eric Fraser (1902-1983) for the Gas Light and Coke Company and appeared in many advertisements over the years.

Fraser was a prolific illustrator best known for the many drawings and covers he produced for the Radio Times. Other clients included ICI, the GPO and Ealing Film Studios and creating a mural for the 1951 Festival of Britain.

We occassionally have work by Eric Fraser available at the gallery.