STAR readers are being invited to take a trip down memory lane this October half-term by getting involved in a series of picture-perfect workshops held in libraries.
Led by artist-in-residence Debbie Adele Cooper as part of the Heritage Lottery funded St Helens Through The Lens project, the story books and sunlight printing workshop will see copies of old photos dating back as far as the 1950s used in creative ways.
Project leaders say they are ideal activities for grandparents and grandchildren to enjoy together.
Taken from the George Street Photography Collection, the story book workshop allows you to produce hand-made books of new stories using images from the collection as illustrations – while the sunlight and printing workshops involves choosing images from the collection to develop photographic sun prints, exploring the process of reproducing and printing images.
Victoria Brokenshire, project lead for St Helens Through The Lens, said: “We are excited about the thought of people coming to see more of the images available and using them in creative ways.
“These workshops will most certainly bring back good memories to those who attend.
"We invite you to share your memories and pass on the history of St Helens so that these memories can continue to live on.”
St Helens Through The Lens aims to engage the public with the George Street Photography Collection, 3000 digitised images including weddings, portraits, sport, events and factories from around the 1950s.
The public can come along to see the display of images in the Local History & Archives Room at Central Library.
For more information and to follow the progress of the project visit www.sthelenslens.wordpress.com
Workshops timetable:
Story Book Workshop
Chester Lane Library – Tuesday 25 October, 11:00am Rainhill Library – Tuesday 25 October, 3:00pm
Sunlight Printing Workshop
Thatto Heath Library – Wednesday 26 October, 11:00am Newton-le-Willows Library – Wednesday 26 October, 3:00pm
Workshops are free to attend but booking is advisable. To book your place, call: 01744 677446.
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