I made a little photofilm featuring some of the voices of Hightown folks I have met over the past month on my project for Wrexham’s Oriel Gallery, and supported by Arts Council Wales. The Blurb book I’ve made of the same work can be previewed here. Both the photofilm and the book are personal additions to the project, which I feel make it more complete, and have not been commissioned by the funders.
The exhibition begins in two weeks time. Details here:
Hi Ciara, like this, I am looking forward to the open evening on the 28th July at the Library!!!I am glad you received a warm welcome in Hightown and that you have a favourable impession of us. Audrey.x
hi Audrey
thanks for your comment – glad you’re looking forward to next week. I have printed up some flyers to make sure everyone knows about the evening, and the exhibition – I will be dropping them round to people when I come to Wrexham this Friday.
Many thanks for your support
ciara
I was born in Saxon Street in 1953. We moved to Gwenfro the following year, then returned to the Hightown area in 1964. Between those years I remember walking, and later cycling, back through the old terraced houses to visit my Grandfather, Oliver Beard. I remember shopping at Mrs Parry’s and at Miss Bell’s and playing on the swings, the roundabout, the big rocking horse and the field, before the flats were built.
Now that you’ve jogged my memory with the photofilm and the photobook, I must look out some old family photos and will definitely visit the exhibition.
Hello David
thanks for your interesting comment – great that the work has had some resonance with you. I really hope you enjoy the exhibition – if you can make tomorrow’s preview then please come and say hi.
cheers
ciara