Tag: Bradford

Sup Up & Away: Celebrating the last of the traditional pubs in Yorkshire

Feature Articles Ian Beesley - 16 January 2026

Once a month, Ian Beesley and Ian McMillan (the poet) meet at a Huddersfield pub to discuss life and reminisce about past pubs in industrial Yorkshire. They reflect on the decline of these community hubs due to industrial changes, and a nostalgia for a vibrant pub culture that featured live piano music and local camaraderie.

The Good Companion meets some chums from 1929, including a Leica I and a vintage Swan fountain pen

Feature Articles Mike Evans - 5 April 2024

I have a new good companion which I met for the first time a month ago. It all started...

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Voigtländer camera sells for half a million among record prices secured at the Wetzlar Camera Auction

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The WCA this year spotlit a rare Voigtländer camera from the earliest days of photography, which sold for a remarkable €500,000.

Curiosity in Decay: What abandoned items may reveal

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In Yorkshire, they say “Where's there's muck, there's brass.” What you discover many not be financially valuable, but the simple stories that can be told are well worth it and worth a picture.

Capturing the decline of industries and communities with a Leica M6

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The content reflects Ian Beesley's journey from industrial work to photography, documenting deindustrialisation in Bradford. He shares insights on using a Leica M6, emphasising the tactile nature of film photography.

Leica Oskar Barnack 2025 Award Winners

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The Oskar Barnack Awards (LOBA) are the highly prestigious photographic awards, with winners selected from over 300 submissions and judged by 120 experts in 50 countries. The winners were honoured at a celebration at the Leica headquarters in Wetzlar.

Why the Leica SL3-S is the ideal camera for event photography

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The Leica SL3-S camera excels in autofocus and high ISO performance, proving reliable across diverse photography events. Its user-friendly interface and compatibility with various lenses enhance the shooting experience significantly.

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