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  • “Whitworth Comprehensive School, Lancashire, UK: A Look Back at 1970”

    83648 Whitworth Comprehensive School, Lancashire, UK, 1970

    The content is a single photograph taken in 1970 at Whitworth Comprehensive School in Lancashire. The photo is of a group of students in a woodwork class as part of a larger book project called “Family and School” published by Penguin English. The photo is numbered 83648 and is a part of a series depicting various everyday scenes from the UK education system during this time period.

    While the photograph itself is not particularly descriptive, it serves as a visual document of the importance of vocational education and hands-on skills training. The students in the photo are shown working on projects with tools and machinery, while supervised by their teacher. The presence of both boys and girls in the class suggests that gender norms were beginning to shift in education during this time period.

    Overall, the photograph is a small piece of a larger narrative about the evolution of education in the UK during the 20th century. It is a window into the past that can shed light on the values and priorities of the time, and also provoke reflection on how far we have come as a society in terms of educational opportunities and access.

    Posted by John Walmsley on 2019-02-15 09:13:05

  • James Pearn’s Memorial Cross

    Memorial Cross of James Pearn

    The Church of St Breaga, originally known as the Church of St Breaca, is a stunning historical site located in the small Cornish village of Breage. The church was built in the 15th century and is named after an Irish nun who arrived in Cornwall during the 5th century. The church is known for its exceptional stone and woodwork, colorful stained glass windows, and unique kneeler cushions.

    In April 2015, a photographer in Cornwall decided to focus on Black and White photography with a concentration on Cornwall’s granite landscapes. However, a visit to the Zennor area led to a realization that Cornwall’s churches and churchyards held more photographic interest, with their gritty exterior appealing to Black and White photography and their interior boasting vibrant colors.

    Thus, the Churches Project was born. The portfolio website and blog, Piktour, were established to showcase the photographs, which are offered as a hobby. They can be used by anyone as long as an accreditation is given. In cases where there is a financial benefit, a donation to www.sightsavers.org would be appreciated.

    The Cornish Historic Churches Trust is responsible for maintaining the churches of Cornwall for future generations. Their website is available for anyone who wishes to support their work. The photographer’s equipment is sponsored by inlinefilters.co.uk, the UK’s leading filter specialists serving the heavy-duty automotive industry.

    While the images are reduced to around 512k for uploading to Flickr and Piktour, Fine Art size downloads are expected to be available for purchase through Piktour.

    Posted by PiktourUK on 2019-10-11 04:26:31

  • The Mary Osborne and Robert Osborne’s Old Granite Cross

    Old Granite Cross of Mary Osborne & Robert Osborne

    St. Senara’s Church is a partly Norman church located in Zennor, Cornwall, UK. It has stood on its current site overlooking the sea since at least the 6th century AD, and was founded by Saint Senara upon her return from Ireland with her bishop son, where they also founded the village of Zennor.

    The Cornish Historic Churches Trust is a charitable organization in charge of maintaining Cornwall’s historic churches for future generations. The Trust’s website provides information on how to support their efforts.

    The Churches Project began in April 2015 when a photographer decided to focus on taking black and white photographs of Cornwall’s granite landscapes. After a trip to Zennor and visiting the church, the photographer realized the photographic potential of Cornish churches and churchyards, both inside and out. The churches’ gritty exterior was ideal for black and white photography while the colors inside varied from stained glass windows to the intricate details of the church’s interior.

    The photographer’s portfolio website and blog, Piktour, showcases their images, and in due course, a Fine Art Prints and Downloads section will be created. The public domain images are available for free use, though the photographer requests an accreditation and suggests a donation to Sightsavers if the images are used for financial gain.

    Inline Filters is the photographer’s sponsor, providing photography equipment and materials.

    Posted by PiktourUK on 2019-10-20 05:17:17

  • “John Boen’s Memory: A Revered Legacy”

    The Sacred Memory of John Boen

    The Church of St Nonna, located in Altarnun, Cornwall, UK, is a 15th-century building known as the Cathedral of the Moor due to its towering presence over Bodmin Moor. It was named in honour of St Nonna, the mother of St David. Altarnun, meaning Altar of Nonn, is the village in which the church is situated.

    The Churches Project was started by a photographer in April 2015, who decided to take more black and white photographs of Cornwall’s granite landscapes. However, after visiting Zennor Church, the photographer realised that Cornwall’s churches and churchyards had more photographic interest. Outside, they had a gritty look ideal for black and white photography, while inside they often had some truly amazing colours in the woodwork, stonework, kneeler cushions and stained glass windows.

    The Cornish Historic Churches Trust does great work looking after the beautiful churches of Cornwall for future generations. The trust’s website is available for those who would like to support their work. The photography and equipment used for The Churches Project is sponsored by the leading filter specialist, www.inlinefilters.co.uk, which serves the heavy-duty automotive industry.

    Photographs taken for The Churches Project are shared by the photographer as a hobby and can be used by anyone with an accreditation. If an individual or organisation benefits financially from the photographs, a donation to www.sightsavers.org would be appreciated. In due course, a Fine Art Prints and Downloads section will be created on Piktour, the photographer’s portfolio website and blog. Currently available images for purchase can be viewed on the site, but requests can also be made if an image of interest is not available.

    Posted by PiktourUK on 2019-10-13 03:59:28

  • A Grade I Listed Building: Maker Church

    Maker Church a Grade I Listed Building

    The Church of St Mary & St Julian is located in the small town of Maker in Cornwall, UK. The church dates back to the 15th century, with a major restoration taking place in 1873-1874. Its prominent position has made it a landmark for navigators and was used as an Admiralty signal station in the 18th century and during the Napoleonic Wars.

    The church has become the focus of The Churches Project, a photography project that aims to capture the beauty and character of Cornwall’s historic churches and churchyards. The gritty exterior of the churches lends itself perfectly to black and white photography, while the interiors showcase the amazing colours of the woodwork, stonework, kneeler cushions, and stained glass windows.

    The Cornish Historic Churches Trust works to preserve these beautiful churches for future generations. Their website offers many ways to support their efforts in caring for Cornwall’s historic churches.

    All photography and equipment for The Churches Project is sponsored by Inline Filters, the UK’s leading filter specialists serving the heavy-duty automotive industry. Photographer Piktour shares his photographs on his portfolio website and blog, offering them to those who enjoy them or find a use for them. Accreditation is appreciated.

    Posted by PiktourUK on 2019-10-22 07:11:33