Long Term Project - Coast People
Coast People tells the story of a stretch of British coastline from the area known as South Gare at the mouth of the river Tees, south, to Flamborough Head in North Yorkshire in a set of black and white images and is part of a project that I began back in 2009.
Over the following years I have tried to put together a collection of personal images of the people who live and work on this characteristically industrial but deeply cultured stretch of coastline and of those who simply visit the coast for their own recreation.
Covering more than 85 miles of coastline and over 16 coastal towns the photos explore the relationships between the commercial and industrial and the day to day activities that form the unique heritage of England’s North East coast.
Throughout this project I have discovered some of the steadfast seafaring traditions that intertwine with the modern ways residents and visitors harness the North Sea for profit, for their livelihoods and for recreation. I’ve also been able to explore parts of the coast that I might otherwise not have known about and I’ve met some great people along the way and ultimately gained a wider understanding of this important part of our culture and heritage.
Shooting in my own documentary style and showing the light hearted humour that characterises the north east I hope to illustrate that the coast and its heritage are a spectacular asset that must be protected for years to come.
These are some of the photographs...
All the pictures in this gallery are available to buy and the various options including prices and sizes available including a range of ways to present the photograph can be found be clicking the 'buy' button below each picture and following the simple process. Once complete you will be taken to a secure payment area to pay and choose your delivery options.
Read MoreOver the following years I have tried to put together a collection of personal images of the people who live and work on this characteristically industrial but deeply cultured stretch of coastline and of those who simply visit the coast for their own recreation.
Covering more than 85 miles of coastline and over 16 coastal towns the photos explore the relationships between the commercial and industrial and the day to day activities that form the unique heritage of England’s North East coast.
Throughout this project I have discovered some of the steadfast seafaring traditions that intertwine with the modern ways residents and visitors harness the North Sea for profit, for their livelihoods and for recreation. I’ve also been able to explore parts of the coast that I might otherwise not have known about and I’ve met some great people along the way and ultimately gained a wider understanding of this important part of our culture and heritage.
Shooting in my own documentary style and showing the light hearted humour that characterises the north east I hope to illustrate that the coast and its heritage are a spectacular asset that must be protected for years to come.
These are some of the photographs...
All the pictures in this gallery are available to buy and the various options including prices and sizes available including a range of ways to present the photograph can be found be clicking the 'buy' button below each picture and following the simple process. Once complete you will be taken to a secure payment area to pay and choose your delivery options.