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The Village Bookstore, Leeds

Posted by Jane

1 Mar 2013

There are some exciting things happening in Leeds at the moment. The first of a few blog posts to share our finds.. The Village Bookstore. Newly opened in the Corn Exchange in a lovely bright and relaxed space. In their own words they are an.. “art book store, gallery and publishing house … We offer a curated selection of contemporary artist books, creative magazines and self-published zines from independent publishers”.

village bookstore, leeds

village bookstore, leeds

village bookstore, leeds

village bookstore, leeds

village bookstore, leeds

Haunted Air by Ossian Brown

Posted by Jane

31 Oct 2012

Thinking of today’s festivities I was reminded of the book ‘Haunted Air’ by Ossian Brown, published in 2010, it contains a collection of found Halloween photographs c1875-1955. It’s simple in design and you feel like you are leafing through the photos themselves. Illustrating a bygone Halloween without mass produced plastic bloodshed, the monochrome homemade costumes and anonymous forgotten people make it a beautiful and haunting book.

Polaroids from Brittany

Posted by Jane

26 Sep 2012

Norway Polaroids

Posted by Jane

4 Sep 2011

I’m just back from three lovely weeks in Norway, with lots of holiday photos to sort and a few blog posts to write – I’ve made a small start by scanning my polaroids.

Polaroids

Polaroids from France

Posted by Jane

12 Jun 2010

With the last batch of 600 film all gone from the polaroid factory prices are rising fast. Although I have some left I don’t think I will buy anymore unless the impossible project do the impossible and bring it back.. here’s hoping.

Polaroid from france

Gardens at Blois, Loire

Polaroid 680

Posted by Jane

2 Aug 2009

I always wanted a Polaroid camera, one of the models that allows focus and depth of field. I have been given a Polaroid 680. Its a lovely balance between shooting digital and film. I have to think carefully about every shot but have the instant gratification of that special one-off picture.

Polaroids

Found Type North Wales

Posted by Jane

21 Nov 2007

Minffordd Station

Cafe sign

Clare's Department Store

Gents

Milk Bar

Tanronnen Inn

York’s Pre-fab Discus Bungalows

Posted by Jane

5 Nov 2007

These pre-fab homes in York may soon be up for demolition to make way for modern housing. Built in 1975/76 the 100 buildings are known as ‘Discus Bungalows’. The wide structures are hard to photograph but I wanted to capture the unusual buildings before they are gone. I think they are lovely and particularly like the individual colours and open communal gardens.

Pre-fab home York

Pre-fab home York

Pre-fab home York

Pre-fab home York

Pre-fab home York

Pre-fab home York

Pre-fab home York

Portuguese Tiles

Posted by Jane

1 Oct 2007

I’ve just got back from working in Portugal. There wasn’t much time for sightseeing but, where I could, I photographed the tiles (Azulejo) that adorn the exteriors of many buildings. Azulejo was introduced to Portugal, via Spain, by the Moors in the 15th century. This tradition has continued and I was pleased to find modern tiles around the area of Tavira in the Algarve.

tiled building

tiled building

tiled building

tiled building

tiled building

tiled building

Abandoned Paper Mill

Posted by Jane

14 Sep 2007

The paper mill looked as though it hadn’t been touched since the last bell went. I had never appreciated how much work went into making paper, this was a huge operation. I really enjoyed the areas that gave you a glimpse of the people that worked there such as offices, lockers, mess rooms and canteens.

abandoned paper mill

abandoned paper mill - pulp making

abandoned paper mill - kitchen table

abandoned paper mill - food vouchers

abandoned paper mill

abandoned paper mill - worker's locker

abandoned paper mill

abandoned paper mill - computer

abandoned paper mill - paper

abandoned paper mill

abandoned paper mill - The Boardroom door

abandoned paper mill - mess room

abandoned paper mill - workshop

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