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Local Hero: Tish Murtha
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.
