Alnwick Through the Lens
Exhibition. 1st April 2025- 11th May 2025.
The Alnwick Civic Society was formed in 1974 to conserve and enhance the built environment of the ancient historical market town of Alnwick – the aim is to promote high standards of planning, to educate the public about the history and architecture of the town and to secure the preservation of features of historic public interest. The Society provides a voice for members, organises public meetings, develops publications and engages in a wide range of other activities.
Alnwick and District Camera Club was originally formed in 1901 by a group of chemists and their friends who all used film and printed pictures in the darkroom. The Club closed during the two great wars and opened again in 1952. It has met every Wednesday from September to April ever since. There are nearly 50 members from all walks of life with different approaches to photography. Most Club members now photograph and print digitally though one or two still use film and have darkrooms.
This exhibition is a collaboration between the Civic Society and the Camera Club to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Civic Society in 2024. The aim was to capture the town as it is today for future generations to look back on, including its historical buildings and the many new developments and repurposing of existing buildings.
