POETRY: June Competition Winners

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Congratulations to the winner of our June poetry competition, Amanda Ellison, and our second-place entrant, Jodie Dennis. Poets were asked to produce their entries...

Introducing Jess Riley to the ILNS Photography Collective

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Jess first began exploring photography more seriously in 2021 after taking courses to improve her ability to capture everyday moments with her family. Since then, photography has grown into a creative outlet shaped by observation, atmosphere and a deep appreciation for the world around her.

Exhibition: Harvest from the Deep

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Harvest from the Deep. North Shields Fisherman Martin Rogers at work

Photographs telling the story of North Shields’ fishing industry over the past decade are going on display as part of the town’s 800th anniversary celebrations. The...

Exhibition: Harvest from the Deep

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Harvest from the Deep. North Shields Fisherman Martin Rogers at work

Photographs telling the story of North Shields’ fishing industry over the past decade are going on display as part of the town’s 800th anniversary celebrations. The...

Sira Studio Collab with I Love North Shields

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SIRA STUDIO, a video and photography company run by husband-and-wife team Simon and Rachael, relocated from Harrogate to North Shields' Fish Quay in July 2024. Inspired by the area’s energy and creativity, they’ve partnered with I Love North Shields to produce short documentaries celebrating local businesses and community projects during the town’s 800th anniversary year.

Local Hero: Tish Murtha

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North Shields’ own Tish Murtha turned her camera on the world she knew best, capturing working-class life with unflinching honesty and heart. From the streets of Newcastle to iconic series like Elswick Kids, her photos reveal resilience, humour, and stories often overlooked. Discover why this local hero’s work continues to inspire, decades after she first picked up a camera.

Faces of North Shields: A Photography Project by Megan Ramsey

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Megan Ramsey faces of North Shields

Through her thoughtful lens, North Shields photographer Megan Ramsey captures more than just faces — she captures stories. Her latest project, Faces of North Shields, shines a light on the everyday people who shape the town’s vibrant spirit, from volunteers to business owners. With a deeply personal approach, Megan’s portraits celebrate community, character, and connection. Her work is a lasting tribute to the people of North Shields — a visual reminder of the stories that make a place feel like home.

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Celebrated Photographer Sirkka Konttinen Launches Campaign to Revive Landmark ‘Step by...

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Sirkka-Liisa Roberts MBE, more well known as Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen, is a celebrated Finnish-born photographer and founder member of the Amber Film & Photography Collective. Since the 1960s Sirkka has traced the social and industrial history of working-class communities in the North East with her seminal collections of documentary photography.  Sirkka is currently raising funds to publish a new revised edition of her groundbreaking study of mothers and daughters at the Connell-Brown Dance School in North Shields. We caught up with her to hear about this as well as her early years, working with Amber in Byker and North Shields and the evolution of her photography projects over the years.
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