As part of the HLF supported St Helens Through The Lens project, artist Debbie Adele Cooper has used the 1950s George Street Photography Collection to inspire A Level Photography students from Carmel College. Debbie discussed her work on this project as well as introducing them to the work she has produced in response to other archive collections. The students were introduced to various…
Join artist Debbie Adele Cooper to explore how photographs were made in the past using handmade glass plate negatives from the 1950s George Street Photography collection. Colour in images from the collection or learn how to make your own old-fashioned photo on your mobile phone or tablet. FREE workshops suitable for all ages but children must…
Find out more about images from the George Street Photography Collection through a engaging talk led by local historian Tom Preston that will explore key images and delve into the heritage of St Helens and the wider area in the 1950s. Thatto Heath Library, Friday 9th June at 2pm
Join St Helens Through The Lens project artist Debbie Adele Cooper for a fun free creative workshop suitable for all ages! Explore hidden archive photographs, develop your own sun-prints and learn more about photographic techniques and the George Street Photography Collection from the project artist. Tuesday 25th April 4pm-6pm: Chester Lane Library Wednesday 26th April 4pm-6pm: Eccleston Library Thursday 27th April…
Join St Helens Through The Lens artist Debbie Adele Cooper at The World of Glass this half term for fun activities inspired by the George Street Photography collection. Debbie will be at the museum on Thursday 13th April, inviting people to have their portraits taken at her pop-up portrait studio to be included in a new piece…
Fancy making history? Join project artist Debbie Adele Cooper in ‘Room 1’ at the next Phoenix Apparel Vegan / Vintage Fair taking place in St Helens Town Hall on Saturday 18th March. Have your portrait taken to be included alongside archive portraits from the 1950s in a new piece of artwork that will be displayed in St Helens borough…
Project artist Debbie Adele Cooper will be using old and new photographs in an art installation that will take over Central Library in April before touring other libraries in the borough. We are looking for local residents who would like to be included in the art work. To get involved, all you need to do is send us…
