For newer followers - I'm bouncing between my Dad's work for @beaford, his private work, and photographs in the Beaford Old Archive, borrowed from the Devon community and re-photographed by Dad. Sometimes the same people show up as young and old...

Cement Works, Eric Ravilious, 1934. One of several industrial landscapes he painted near Firle in East #Sussex. The original artwork is in the collection of @mcrartgallery.

I'm looking forward to giving this talk tomorrow as part of Simonsbath Festival:)

Fantastic to see @RobertDarch 's new exhibition at @BurtonBideford yesterday!

Paddle Steamers at Night, Eric Ravilious, 1938. It depicts ships of the P & A Campbell line at #Bristol Quay, some of which were used at #Dunkirk as ‘Little Ships’ in 1940 during #WW2. The original artwork is in the collection of @MercerGallery.

Help needed! Can anyone tell me if this picture is Exmoor or Dartmoor? We think it is either Gidleigh Common or Five Barrows. Answers gratefully received! Pic copyright James Ravilious #dartmoor #exmoor @dartmoorcollect @DartmoorDPA @dartmoornpa @ExmoorNP @visitexmoor

RT’d for #BluePlaqueTuesday🔵 Blue plaque to commemorate the home of photographer #JamesRavilious in #Chulmleigh #Devon @JamesRavilious @devonhistorysoc

'The Victoria Tower' by Frank O. Salisbury (1874–1962) (Parliamentary Art Collection)

What was intended to be a short term project became a seventeen year obsession for self-taught photographer James Ravilious. Inspired by the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson, the master of candid photography, Ravilious captured over 80,000 black and white images depicting the

The Documentary Photography Open 2024 is now live on our website. The theme for this year is Speaking Out: Changing Times. This year's theme asks entrants to comment on recent political, social and environmental events that are affecting North Devon.

The River Taw at Eggesford, Devon UK. A morning in November. @JamesRavilious country...

Amazing to get a sneaky peek of the new @gideonmendel exhibition in the process of getting hung in Barnstaple Pannier Market, courtesy of @beaford - opening this Friday!

Eric Ravilious was killed #OTD in 1942 when the aircraft he was in during a search & rescue mission off Iceland failed to return. From the countryside to war, his depiction of Britain in the 30s & early years of #WW2 remain an incredible legacy, over eighty years after his death.

I (Ella, James's daughter) had such a great time talking to @PastPostcard about postcards of Devon - you can listen to the episode here!

Sheep waiting to be fed, near Ashreigney, Devon, March 1989. Photograph by my Dad ©Beaford Arts @beaford #Devon #photography https://t.co/HJgDvreuBg

@JamesRavilious @beaford Another example of his masterful technique to get the background enough out of focus for the printer to stand out yet it be clear what he is standing amongst.

Mr Lyddon setting type, South Molton, March 1974. Photograph by my Dad ©Beaford Arts @beaford #Devon #photography https://t.co/nGdRUYHlTK

Weedy the Clown at a children’s party, Dolton Village Hall, February 1979. Photograph by my Dad ©Beaford Arts @beaford #Devon #photography https://t.co/Q1Xd3fOUQ6

Cyril Bennett, Cupper's Piece, Beaford, February 1974. Photograph by my Dad ©Beaford Arts @beaford #Devon #photography https://t.co/ExZJ3oDH2I

Channel Steamer Leaving Harbour, Eric Ravilious, 1935. It depicts a cross-channel ferry leaving Newhaven harbour in East #Sussex. The original artwork is in a private collection but is on display at @TownerGallery.

Archie Parkhouse with his dogs, Millhams, Dolton, November 1973. Photograph by my Dad ©Beaford Arts @beaford #Devon #photography https://t.co/ZN6Lqc89vQ