Tag Archives: remembrance
Project with Kingsway Junior School
In November of last year, I was privileged to be asked to help Year 5 students at Kingsway Junior School begin a piece of project work on the First World War. I spent half a day with them on 10 … Continue reading
Two exhibitions: City of London and Harrow
I am excited that I have not just one, but two exhibitions to tell you about, both running over the next few weeks. The first is the Guildhall Library exhibition in the City of London which I posted some information … Continue reading
Project update: Photography workshops
The summer months look set to be a busy period for the project. The Guildhall, London exhibition of images, accompanied by an afternoon lecture on the project, both take place in early August. The exhibition is free and accessible during … Continue reading
Project update and upcoming exhibitions/events: Summer 2014
I am writing at the start of what looks set to be a busy few months for the project. Just yesterday, I was lucky enough to give the post-AGM talk for the Friends of the National Archives at Kew, and … Continue reading
Sharing pictures, sharing reflections
A key aim of the Remembrance Image Project is to encourage others to share their own pictures of WW1 sites, so that the work becomes not just my own images, but a dialogue in pictures between a variety of people … Continue reading
Public talk about the Remembrance Image Project
As part of the programme of talks, workshops and seminars about the Remembrance Image Project, I am delighted to announce a public talk to be held in London on 20 November 2013. The event is kindly hosted by the Friends of … Continue reading
Project update: finding new ways to reach out
When people ask about the work of the Remembrance Image Project, I normally tell them that primarily it aims to do three things: to photograph a selection of WW1 sites at or close to their 100th anniversary. The aim is to … Continue reading
Project update: exploring the southern section of the Western Front
In my last update, I mentioned that another field trip to the Western Front was in the planning stage, and this trip took place at the end of June. This time, I explored and photographed parts of the southern section … Continue reading
Project update: speaking out
One of the key aims of the Remembrance Image Project is to use photographs as a way of promoting understanding and discussion about the First World War, and debate on the role of remembrance itself. So over the last few … Continue reading
Project update: outreach programme taking shape
First of all, a big thank you to everyone who has continued to encourage and engage with the project, and a very warm welcome to those that have just started to follow us either here on our website, on Twitter … Continue reading