The First Public Exhibition of the Photographic Work of Arthur H. Guise For the first time, a curated collection of Arthur H. Guise’s photographic work will be presented to the public. Although widely respected as a silversmith, Arthur’s archive other than commissioned pieces, remained unseen outside family and close friends during his lifetime. This exhibition…
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The high point of the YPU year, our Annual Assembly and opening of our Annual Exhibition, will take place in Dewsbury on Saturday 9th May 2026. The Assembly will take place in Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DG, starting at 10.30am prompt. The hall will be open from 9:45am. Details of suggested transport…
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To celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Sunday Times Magazine’s 1965 Special Issue on ‘The North’, Arts Council England has funded ‘The North Revisited’, a documentary project by photographer Simon Hill. It aims to capture the evolving identity of northern England through 4000 photographs, reflecting both its industrial heritage and contemporary challenges.
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News of a workshop taking place in partnership with Photo North Festival: Cities that Speak A Two-Day Photography Workshop with Prof. Paul Hill MBE & Maria Falconer FRPS Uncover a city steeped in history and shaped by the psychology of place. Join Paul and Maria as they explore playful and inventive ways of navigating the…
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It is with great sadness that we report the passing away of Ray Brightman at the age of 91 on the 24th December 2025. Ray was the longest serving member of Sheffield Photographic Society and we regarded him as the “father” of SPS. He first joined Sheffield PS in the 1950s and was in continuous…
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This event may interest camera club members particularly in the north of our region. From Jill Crowson, Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival: Dear Members, I wrote last August to ask for photographic support for a Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival event, and we were delighted with the response we received. We are now planning our next…
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The Dark Peak Photo Festival will return to Glossop from 20–23 February 2026, bringing contemporary photography to venues, shop windows and public spaces across the town. Now in its third year, the festival will once again transform Glossop High Street into a large-scale window exhibition, alongside events and exhibitions in indoor venues. Previous festivals have…
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Photography walks at the National Coal Mining Museum are led by Roy Henstock ARPS. Full details and (free) booking are available on National Coal Mining Museum website Join us for a relaxed guided photography walk, and explore the dramatic spaces and stories of our industrial heritage. Led by our knowledgeable volunteer guide, the walk combines…
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Bishopthorpe Camera Club Exhibition January 2026 @ York Theatre Royal From Wednesday 7th Jan – 4th Feb 2026, Open 10.00-1600, Monday -Saturday Bishopthorpe Camera Club is pleased to be holding its 6th Exhibition at York Theatre Royal during its quiet period of January. This is good both for the theatre as it encourages people to visit…
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The Rules and Conditions of Entry for the YPU 2026 Annual Competition are now available on the YPU Portal (after logging on, select Services and View Document Archives). This document has already been distributed to club Competition Secretaries. For convenience, the first page is shown below. However, please be aware that the full document on…
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Photo North Festival #7 returns to Leeds 13th-15th March, with a packed programme of exhibitions, talks, and events. Highlights include a specially curated exhibition by Leeds International African Arts Festival, exhibitions by Janine Weidel, Seamus Murphy, Carolyn Mendelsohn, Jo Coates, and Souella Petrou, Anne Worthington, plus a film screening by Brandon Spivey. Channel 4’s team…
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It is a quarter of a century since the last YPU Club member was awarded the coveted Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society, so it was particularly appropriate that Richard Egan, the previous Yorkshire recipient, was on hand to record Ray Brammall receiving his certificate from Acting President, Andrew Pell at the recent YPU Representatives…
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Joe Cornish and Oliver Wright will be the two speakers at the next Keighley Day, which takes place on Saturday 15th November 2025 at Carleton Community Centre, Carleton Road, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ. Tickets are now available.
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Autumn is one of the most picturesque seasons at Ampleforth Abbey, and we would love to extend an open invitation to local camera clubs to visit and capture the stunning colours of the season across our beautiful valley and grounds. If your members are happy to share a selection of their images with us after…
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Wetherby & District CC: Annual Exhibition; Wetherby Town Hall, 25th October 2025
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A message from Alan Sopher, YPU Secretary: “It is with great sadness that I report the untimely passing of our friend and YPU President, Christine Hodgson. Chris died peacefully in hospital on Monday 18th August, after a rapid deterioration in her health. Chris’s husband, Simon and daughter Natalie are very much in our thoughts as…
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