John Bulmer

Photographs of the North of England from the 1960s

I was reminded of John Bulmer's work recently by an article in a weekend paper. I love how his photographs tell a real story - often a bit of a depressing one - but are also so beautiful.

Tessa's Smiths Tee

 I got so many compliments when I borrowed this T-Shirt, and was even offered £100 for it! To which Tessa replied 'Tell her I'll be buried in it.'

We went to Salford Lad's Club a few years ago - made famous by Stephen Wright's black and white picture of the band:

We even had our own personal tour! The Salford lads who were there and using the club's facilities must have been a bit bemused.

 Here we are trying to re-create the magic