There is to be a screening of Jason Figgis’s film “Shirley Baker: Life Through a Lens” in Salford. It will be shown at the Working Class Movement Library, on Thursday December 7th, at 6.30pm. This is the first feature length … Continued
We were extremely pleased to be included in this year’s British Art Fair, which took place from Thursday 28 September to Sunday 1 October at Saatchi Gallery London. The Shirley Baker photographs were selected by the Centre for British Photography, … Continued
The sold-out London premiere of Shirley Baker: Life Through a Lens took place at the British Centre for Photography on 18th May. Nan Levy, daughter of Shirley, and the centre’s director James Hyman were both present. John West, the film’s … Continued
With tickets for the London premiere of the new film Shirley Baker: Life Through a Lens selling out in record time, a second screening has been added. The additional screening takes place on 24th May at the Centre for British … Continued
We are pleased to reveal that the London premiere of Shirley Baker: Life Through a Lens, the first feature length documentary devoted to Shirley’s life and work, will take place on May 18th at the Centre for British Photography, Jermyn St, … Continued
This new exhibition currently showing in Salford called Capturing the Modern Backdrop: Shirley Baker Photographing Salford was developed by the University of Salford and displays a selection of the artist’s works. The exhibition will focus on the way in which … Continued
With impressive new premises on Jermyn Street in central London, the new Centre for British Photography aims to create a new focal space and platform for photographers. The centre will hold exhibitions, events and talks. It is also collaborating with … Continued
We are pleased to announce further details of a new exhibition to take place in January at The University of Salford’s library. The show will include 14 of Shirley’s 1960s Salford street photos. It will be held at the Working Class … Continued
We are excited about the long-awaited new film ‘Shirley Baker: Life Through a Lens‘ by Jason Figgis. The film looks at Shirley Baker’s life and work. Shirley Baker, Life Through a Lens is written and produced by John West, co-produced … Continued
Shirley Baker now has a fifth Cafe Royal book out called Manchester and Salford Golden Age. These books are made in England, staple bound, and measure 14cm x 20cm. (We have been selling the set of 4 for £25 and singles … Continued