John Bonny

I am researching a landscape artist called John Bonny 1875 – 1948. In 1966 W.F. Hughes, High Gate, Burwash Weald donated certain items related to John Bonny to the Bruce Castle Museum. I would like to find out his connection to the artist. Does W F Hughes or members of his family still live in the area? Do you know of any local connection with John Bonny?