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Museum of Youth Culture show on now
6 Dec 2020

Museum of Youth Culture show on now

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

We’re pleased to share the announcement that there’s a brand new show of Shirley Baker prints called How We Were. This exhibition has just opened at the Museum of Youth Culture’s basement gallery at Fouberts Place, off Carnaby St, in … Continued

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A Different Age has struck a chord
8 Jul 2020

A Different Age has struck a chord

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

The online exhibition A Different Age which began in June is proving to be immensely popular. Its focus is on the elderly, a group who are still unable to take steps out of lockdown and are often finding themselves isolated … Continued

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A Trip to the Beach online print show
16 Jun 2020

A Trip to the Beach online print show

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

The Photographers’ Gallery is hosting an online exhibition of Shirley Baker’s beach works called A Trip to the Beach. It’s the perfect antidote to anyone yearning for sand and sea (plus donkeys, fairground rides and ice cream).  Southport, Blackpool and … Continued

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James Hyman Gallery presents A Different Age
5 Jun 2020

James Hyman Gallery presents A Different Age

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

The lockdown period during Coronavirus has been especially difficult for the elderly in our communities. With this in mind, Nan Levy, daughter of Shirley Baker, decided to devote a new exhibition to depictions of older people and got together with … Continued

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Photo fundraiser for The Trussel Trust
8 May 2020

Photo fundraiser for The Trussel Trust

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

Nan Levy, the daughter of Shirley Baker is delighted to present a sale to help food poverty… I have been thinking about what I can do to help during this Coronaviruscrisis. My mother, Shirley Baker, British photographer spent many yearsphotographing … Continued

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The greening of Salford
29 Apr 2020

The greening of Salford

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

Salford recently hit the headlines with its forward-thinking green credentials. Such an accolade has come as a surprise to many. As The Guardian states: one would expect that honour to go to the likes of Brighton or Bristol. Instead, the … Continued

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Youth culture: new photo gallery
30 Mar 2020

Youth culture: new photo gallery

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

We are always delighted to receive emails from our web visitors with suggestions of what you would like to see on this website. One thing that we are constantly asked for is – more photographs! So with this in mind, … Continued

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28 Jan 2020

Through the eyes of Shirley Baker: the Leeds talk

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

Saturday’s talk entitled Through the Eyes of Shirley Baker, and presented by Leeds-based bookshop Village Books, was a fascinating and thought-provoking event, extending over its allotted hour as the Q&A got into its stride. Presiding over the panel was Lou … Continued

Anna Douglas, Griselda Pollock, Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds, Lou Stoppard
Announcing a panel talk in Leeds at the Hyde Park Picture House
10 Jan 2020

Announcing a panel talk in Leeds at the Hyde Park Picture House

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

The new year starts with an exciting event in Leeds: a talk entitled Through the Eyes of Shirley Baker will take place on Saturday 25th January, at 3pm at the Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds. This event is to … Continued

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Tate Modern: talk about the legacy of Shirley Baker
20 Dec 2019

Tate Modern: talk about the legacy of Shirley Baker

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

An informative talk about the legacy of Shirley Baker took place at Tate Modern, London as part of the book launch of a new book entitled Shirley Baker by Lou Stoppard, writer and editor. Stoppard led the panel consisting of … Continued

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Latest news

  • Museum of Youth Culture show on now 6th December 2020
  • Shirley Baker photograph of two women at country show A Different Age has struck a chord 8th July 2020
  • Shirley Baker beach photograph A Trip to the Beach online print show 16th June 2020
  • PHoto of ladies judging a flower show James Hyman Gallery presents A Different Age 5th June 2020
  • Shirley Baker photograph of rag and bone men Photo fundraiser for The Trussel Trust 8th May 2020
  • Shirley Baker photograph of kids with a pram The greening of Salford 29th April 2020

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