A Place of Our Own brings together the local stories of people across Walton (North Liverpool), Prescot (Knowsley) and Chester town centre, with photographers Suzanne St Clare, Tony Mallon, Lucy Hunter, Sarah Weights and Tricia Grant-Hanlon. All the works produced are examples of socially engaged projects, meaning that photographers and local communities have come together to co-author work which best reflects their local area. Whilst the three projects on display show varying views and responses to each location, what connects them is a clear pride in people’s memories and associations with each place.
Within the gallery, we created a dedicated workshop area for the public to continue the conversations raised in the exhibition, ranging from pride in local heritage and culture to concerns of regeneration and urban development. The postcards made by the public throughout the exhibition highlight the diversity of views and pride of place people have for their local area
