Will H Maile

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• I just bought one of his paintings in Bristol.

  By Jon (14/04/2023)

• I have a large illustration by W.H.Maile of a galleon surrounded by flying fish, which is clearly the design for the front piece of an book. Any information on the name of publication would be very helpful. I would be happy to email a photo of it.

  By Nick Green (30/09/2020)

• He illustrated the book Sea and Air, a children’s book published by Birn Bros. (publication no. 897), likely published sometime during the early 1950s.

  By Amy Graham (06/05/2020)

• Dear Mr. Ames,

  Thanks for your information!

  It would be very good if you can give some further biographical details, such as year of birth and death, schools attended, artist friends etc.

  A.Rikardson

  Tokyo

  By A. Rikardson (27/08/2017)

• Will H Maile was the illustrator / designer of the Lenny the Lion annuals. A popular TV ventriloquist act.

  By ken ames (13/12/2014)

• I am the late Bill Maile’s son in law. His works are on my walls. A great memory of a good and gentle man.

  By ken ames (05/12/2014)

• William Harry Maile was employed by my father, Leslie Branton, at his Commercial art studio at Purdon Chambers, Jameson Street, Hull from 1946. His address was given then as 4 Thoresby St., Hull, and he is listed as a Commercial Artist. I do not know when he left but have a few copies of artwork that he did while he was working there.

  By Jill Lamb (27/10/2013)

• Will H Maile was one of the illustrators of the books for young people written by my father in the 1950s. Of most interest to those researching Maile’s work will be “Why Ask Dad?” (London: Warde Locke) and “Ships of the World” (same publishers). It is not certain Maile produced the art work in Ships of the World, because none of it is signed. On the other hand most of the illustrations in WAD are clearly signed by W H Maile.

  By S.ACKROYD (17/12/2012)

• He appears to be also credited with a painting which appeared as a jigsaw called “Old London Bridge” in the Philmar Cavalcade series of jigsaw puzzles. I have a picture of the completed jigsaw which I can email if someone wishes to contact me. Regards to all.

  By Tony Stevenson (14/04/2011)

• Will Maile painted an oil picture of St Mary’s Church which was presented to my parents – Clarice (Queenie) and Bert Green in 1970 when they left Benfleet after many years of service to the church. The picture is signed and on the back is the following information: Will. H. Maile F.R.S.A., 26 Shorefields, Benfleet, Essex. I have a photo of the presentation by Father Alec Banks.

  By Geraldine Norris (Green) (06/03/2011)