The Shelter Archive: Photographs by Nick Hedges
Between 1968 and 1972 Nick Hedges made a series of photographs for the national housing charity 'Shelter'. Launched in December 1966 (the same month as Ken Loach's influential television drama 'Cathy ...
The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley
This very popular children’s book was written by Charles Kingsley (1819-1875) in 1862-1863 as part of the campaign against climbing boys. The main character, Tom, is a little chimney sweep who drowns ...
Three children on the street
Photograph of three children on the street in Winson Green, Birmingham. Taken by Nick Hedges.
Three Coal Faces: Pictures of the Miners' Strike
Poster for an exhibition of photographs of the Miners' Strike, held at the Triangle Photography Gallery 4 July-1 August 1986. The exhibition comprised 'A Matter of Principle', consisting of photographs ...
Three women pushing a pram in the street
Photograph of three women pushing a baby in a pram in a slum street. Taken in Liverpool by Nick Hedges.
Tug of war at Bournville Children’s Festival
The Bournville Children’s Festival took place every year to encourage children and families to take part in healthy leisure activities. Young workers from the Cadbury works were also encouraged to take ...
'Two Faces of War' and 'Nicaragua'
Poster for two photographic exhibitions shown at the Triangle Photography Gallery 4 February-1 March 1986. These consist of 'Two Faces of War' - an exhibition of photographs of Central America by John ...
Two women with children in the street
Back-to-back and Tunnel-back Slum properties, Hockley, Birmingham.
Two young girls with grandmother
Warwick Pageant
This photograph shows a scene from the Warwick Pageant, with the child selected to act out a sacrifice.
Warwick Pageant Rehearsal
This photograph shows school children attending a rehearsal of the Warwick Pageant.
Woman and four children
Photograph of a woman in a headscarf with four small children in a slum interior. Taken in Winson Green, Birmingham by Nick Hedges.
Young black girl in slum interior
Photograph of a young black girl in a slum interior. Taken in Balsall Heath, Birmingham by Nick Hedges.
Young boy cleaning horse droppings off the street near the Town Hall by Thomas Clark
Young boy reading a book
Photograph of a little boy reading a book in outside stairwell. Taken in Liverpool by Nick Hedges.
Young boy sitting on pavement
Back-to-back and Tunnel-back Slum properties, Hockley, Birmingham, 1943
Young girl in slum bathroom
Photograph of a little girl in a slum bathroom. Taken in Moss Side, Manchester by Nick Hedges.
Young girl on fairground ride