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Shirley Baker’s photography showcases Stockport’s youth culture
17 Oct 2025

Shirley Baker’s photography showcases Stockport’s youth culture

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

Several of Shirley Baker’s photographs are being shown as part of an exhibition at Stockroom in Stockport, called Saturday Town: Our People. Stockroom is an exciting new cultural and community centre in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The friendly, multi-purpose centre has … Continued

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Every dog has its day at this new Shirley Baker exhibition
22 Oct 2021

Every dog has its day at this new Shirley Baker exhibition

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

Dog lovers will be thrilled to know there is an up and coming exhibition to open at London’s Kennel Club called For the Love of Dog: Pour L’amour du Chien. The exhibition, to open on 4th November, highlights Shirley Baker’s … 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 launch of a new book entitled Shirley Baker by Lou Stoppard, writer and editor. Stoppard led the panel, consisting of Dr … Continued

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Coming home: Shirley Baker at Manchester Art Gallery
13 Jun 2017

Coming home: Shirley Baker at Manchester Art Gallery

by NAN LEVY | posted in: News | 0

Women, Children and Loitering Men opened at Manchester Art Gallery on the 18th May and the occasion was packed with an excited crowd, thrilled to have Manchester photographer Shirley Baker exhibiting in her home city. Several more works have been … Continued

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Exhibition On Now

Play Power at Sainsbury Centre, Norfolk. 16 May - 4 October.

Exhibition Coming Soon

Shirley Baker: Children at Play at Stapleford Granary, Cambridge. 11 June - 25 August

News Posts

  • Shirley Baker photograph of prams in street Cambridge exhibition “Children at Play” to open in June 20th May 2026
  • Sainsbury Centre spring show Play Power 9th April 2026
  • Shirley Baker - children in the street Dark Peak photo festival features Shirley Baker 16th February 2026
  • Photographes Voyageuses: an exhibition of art inspired by travel 7th November 2025
  • Shirley Baker’s photography showcases Stockport’s youth culture 17th October 2025
  • shirley baker boy on bike cycling photograph View Shirley Baker works at a new exhibition at Contemporary Six gallery, Cheshire 10th September 2025

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