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
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
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
We are very excited to report that London-based writer Lou Stoppard has a feature published this week in The New Yorker. Lou’s book about Shirley Baker is available now, priced at £35 – it is an in-depth look at Shirley’s … Continued
The Art of Play: how can cities achieve the right balance between adventure and risk when it comes to creating childrens’ playgrounds and adventure parks? Oliver Wainwright explores playground design and attitudes to play in the Guardian, 31st October: ‘We’re … Continued
We are delighted to announce that a new exhibition at the Wellcome Trust called Play Well includes three photographs by Shirley Baker. The show explores the theme of play, exploring its significance throughout history, and delves into its importance in … Continued
Putting an exhibition together for the south of France was a particularly poignant and emotional experience for Shirley Baker’s family. This was to be her first solo exhibition in France – the location, the cultural centre in the pretty coastal … Continued
The London Photographer’s Gallery are hosting a Shirley Baker photography exhibition in their print sales gallery from 21st June – 28th July. There are rare vintage prints of daily life in the working class streets of Manchester and Salford, and … Continued
Shirley Baker: Manchester – Lavandou Exhibition opens Saturday 7 July – 9 September 2018, Open from 3pm to 8pm Tuesday – Sunday At Espace Culturel du Lavandou, Avendue de Provence, Le Lavandou, Var, France.
05 Oct 2017 — 06 Jan 2018 At Manchester Central Library A poignant look back at the passenger experience at Manchester Airport as seen through the lens of Shirley Baker thirty years ago. The images show Manchester Airport … Continued