© John Bulmer
© John Bulmer
© John Bulmer
© John Bulmer
Special Exhibition Archive:Northern Soul: John Bulmer’s images of life and Times in the 1960s
25 January – 25 April 2010
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is delighted to host a touring exhibition of work by renowned photojournalist, John Bulmer. A pioneer of colour photography during the 1960s, Bulmer’s work was included in the very first colour supplement launched by the Sunday Times entitled “The North”
From the early sixties John Bulmer travelled across the north of England recording everyday life in its industrial centres. What is exceptional about most of this work is the decision to use colour. In a recent interview Bulmer recalls
“It didn’t occur to anyone to take the north of England in colour – that was considered a black and white subject”.
The result was Bulmer’s own perspective on life in the north. Anyone with memories of the 1960s can identify with these images. Together they reveal an area on the verge of change, which has seen it move from one of the largest industrial centres to a culturally rich and diverse region.
All photographs on display in this exhibition are pigment ink prints. Signed copies of each photograph reprinted by John Bulmer can be ordered from the Museum. If you require further information or would like to enquire about buying a print, please call the Museum’s main switchboard on 01924 848806 and ask to speak with the Curator of Art & Photography, or e-mail: info@ncm.org.uk.
Events
The Narrator’s Gaze
26 March
A conference held in association with the University of Bolton and the National Coal Mining Museum for England to celebrate fifty years of documentary photography. Well known photographers John Bulmer, Homer Sykes, Martin Jenkinson, Ian Beesley and Moria Lovell will speak about their work and the role that they have played in documenting Britain’s industrial heritage.
Please note 'The Narrator's Gaze' is now fully booked.
The North South Divide
The similar event is also being held in association with the University of Bolton and Gallery Oldham. The second symposium will be taking place at Gallery Oldham on 15 May in association with their forthcoming photography exhibition, The North South Divide. Book onto both events and receive a discount.
Tickets are £15 each for either event (including refreshments and tour of exhibition) If attending both events the cost will be reduced to £25.
Concessions £10 (students*, claimants, state pensioners and registered disabled)
If attending both events the cost will be reduced to £15.
* Please note all students need to hold and provide a valid NUS card on collection of tickets.
Please note 'The Narrator's Gaze' is now fully booked.
To book a place for The North South Divide, please e-mail the Gallery Oldham at: galleryoldham@oldham.gov.uk or on 0161 770 4653.
For more infomation on any of these events please contact the Museum on 01924 848806 or info@ncm.org.uk