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A black and white portrait photograph entitled "Top: Gainsborough Cattle Market; [and] Bottom: Auction" taken by Karen Britcliffe in 1985. From the Impressions Gallery exhibition 'National Portrait exhibition: Photographs by children aged 8-18 years', 12th October - 11th November 1985.

Gainsborough Cattle Market and Auction

1985

Black and white portrait photograph of Sally Greaves-Lord, Textile Designer, taken by Philip Sayer for 'Aspects Magazine' in 1984. From exhibition 'Portraits in Print' shown at Impressions Gallery 2 August to 31 August 1985.

Sally Greaves-Lord, Textile Designer

1984

A black and white silver gelatin photograph entitled 'Leucotomy Operation 1946' by Kurt Hutton 1946. From an unknown Impressions Gallery exhibition.

Leucotomy Operation

1946

Black and white photograph entitled 'Anna's Hummingbird, Los Angeles, California, 1947' by Harold Edgerton. Gelatin Silver print.

Anna's Hummingbird, Los Angeles, California, 1947

1947

A black and white silver gelatin photograph entitled 'Leucotomy operation 1946' . The photograph shows a mental health patient about to undergo a Leucotomy operation, also known as a lobotomy. By Kurt Hutton, taken in 1946. From an unknown Impressions Gallery exhibition.

Leucotomy operation

1946

Untitled black and white photograph of a beach wth a woman kneeling at a man's feet, taken by Graham Finlayson for the Sunday Mirror newspaper, early 1970s. Used by the newspaper to illustrate an article on penis envy.

Woman Kneeling at Man's Feet

1970-1977

Black and white photograph depicting a damaged Windmill, known as Etty's Mill, at Nunnington in North Yorkshire. Taken by William Hayes. From the Impressions Gallery exhibition "A City Seen: 130 Years in Photographs of Old York", 1 May-7 June 1975.

Etty's Mill, Nunnington

Black and white pigment print entitled 'Sarah Hannah Greenwood and Charlie Greenwood's Anniversary Hearth Rugh at Thurish Farm' photographed by Martin Parr, 1976. Part of the series 'The Non-Conformists' (1975-1980). Printed from the original negative in 2013.

Sarah Hannah Greenwood and Charlie Greenwood's Anniversary Hearth Rugh at Thurish Farm

2013; (1976)

Untitled black and white photograph of two men clearing brambles, taken by Nigel Inglis, 1976-1980. From book, page 181. Shown in Impressions Gallery exhibition 'Yorkshire Arts Association photography awards winners exhibition', June to July 1978.

Two Men Clearing Brambles

1976-1980

Enlargement print of high speed photograph entitled 'Atomic Bomb explosion', by Harold Edgerton. Photographed at the Nevada Proving Grounds by Edgerton and his colleagues at EG&G for the Atomic Energy Commission. Shows the first microseconds of an atomic explosion, the fireball was documented in a 1/100,000,000-of-a-second exposure, taken from seven miles away with a lens ten feet long. The intense heat vaporized the steel tower and turned the desert sand to glass. Taken before 1952 (from http://edgerton-digital-collections.org)

Atomic bomb explosion

circa 1950

Black and white photograph depicting a horse drawn wagon inscribed 'Hunter & Smallpage Ltd, House Furnishers, York', 'inscribed on reverse '1910 photo'. From the Impressions Gallery exhibition "A City Seen: 130 Years in Photographs of Old York", 1 May-7 June 1975.

Untitled (Hunter & Smallpage Ltd.)

1910

Untitled black and white photograph of a seated female nude, signed bottom right 'J Clarke' (?) 1973. Limited edition 4/40; inscribed on reverse in pencil '4'.

Female Nude

1973

Black and white photograph of footballer Geroge Best (1946-2005) signing autographs for two boys, taken by Sefton Samuels in Manchester, 1968. See page 74 in 'Northerners. Portrait of a No-Nonsense People' by Sefton Samuels, published by Ebury Press, 2011. Signed, in ink, bottom left corner.

George Best Signing Autographs

1968

Black and white photograph depicting Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the podium at the Olympic Games in Mexico using the black power symbol , 1968.

Olympians Tommie Smith and John Carlos using a black power symbol

1968

A black and white photograph entitled 'Under the Wing of St. Mary's Church, Whitby' taken by Frank Meadow Sutcliffe in about 1900.

Under the Wing of St. Mary's Church, Whitby

circa 1900

Two black and white photographs depicting the old Selby railway bridge with the bridge raised. Inscribed on reverse 'Old Selby Bridge removed 1890 YEP' [Yorkshire Evening Post?]. From the Impressions Gallery exhibition "A City Seen: 130 Years in Photographs of Old York", 1 May-7 June 1975.

Untitled (Old Selby Railway Bridge)

circa 1890

Black and white silver gelatin photograph entitled 'Manito throws the sixth flaming knife', by John Hinde, 1947. Photographed for the book 'British Circus Life' by Lady Eleanor Furneaux Smith, John Hinde and W J Turner, published by George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1948. British Circus Life' followed a season the in life of a small, travelling circus, Reco Bros. Black and white photograph proof for layout purpose, originals were colour transparencies, 3.5 x 2.5 inches, Kodachrome.

Reco Bros. Circus - Manito throws the sixth flaming knife

1947

Black-and-white photograph of bullet passing through three balloons. Taken by Harold Edgerton, 1959. Gelatin Silver print.

Photograph of bullet passing through three balloons

1959

Black and white photograph depicting The Shambles, York. From the Impressions Gallery exhibition "A City Seen: 130 Years in Photographs of Old York", 1 May-7 June 1975.

The Shambles, York

Untitled black and white photograph of rusting overgrown oil tank, signed bottom right 'J Clarke' (?) 1972. Limited edition 7/40; inscribed on reverse in pencil '7'.

Oil Tank

1972

Enlargement print of high speed photograph of gunshot. By Harold Edgerton. Gelatin Silver print.

High speed photograph of gunshot

circa 1950

Black and white pigment print entitled 'Hebden Bridge Cricket Club' photographed by Martin Parr, 1975. Part of the series 'The Non-Conformists' (1975-1980). Printed from the original negative in 2013.

Hebden Bridge Cricket Club

2013; (1975)

Black and white photograph entitled 'Kids, Kirkby, Liverpool 1977', taken by Sefton Samuels. See page 173 in 'Northerners. Portrait of a No-Nonsense People' by Sefton Samuels, published by Ebury Press, 2011.

Kids, Kirkby, Liverpool 1977

1977

Black and white photograph depicting Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the podium at the Olympic Games in Mexico, 1968.

Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the Olympic Games

1968

Black and white pigment print entitled 'Frank Ideson, Head Gamekeeper', Hebden Bridge, photographed by Martin Parr, 1975. Print made 2013. Part of the series 'The Non-Conformists' (1975-1980). Printed from the original negative in 2013.

Frank Ideson, Head Gamekeeper

2013; (1975)

An untitled black and white silver gelatine photograph depicting several disabled men, partly dressed, waiting to be washed at hospital', taken by Raissa Page, 1981. Caption reads; "Waiting for bath-time: no towels and the ward's heating system is broken down. Men's high dependency ward, St Lawrence Hospital, Surrey, 1981". From an unknown Impressions Gallery exhibition.

Untitled (waiting for bath-time, men's hospital ward).

1981

Black and white pigment print entitled 'Lord Savile', Hebden Bridge, photographed by Martin Parr, 1975. Part of the series 'The Non-Conformists' (1975-1980). Printed from the original negative in 2013.

Lord Savile

2013; (1975)

Black and white pigment print entitled 'Silver Jubilee Street Party', Todmorden, photographed by Martin Parr, 1976. Part of the series 'The Non-Conformists' (1975-1980). Printed from the original negative in 2013.

Silver Jubilee Street Party

2013; (1976)

A black and white photograph entitled "Grand Yorkshire Gala, Hanstock, York". From the Impressions Gallery exhibition "A City Seen: 130 Years in Photographs of Old York", 1 May-7 June 1975.

Grand Yorkshire Gala, Hanstock

A black and white photograph entitled 'Coal Miner's Child Using Cat Hole' taken by Marion Post Walcott in 1938. From the Impressions Gallery exhibition 'From Shore to Shining Shore' 25 November - 24 December 1978.

Coal Miner's Child Using Cat Hole

1938

Black and white pigment print entitled 'Booth Chapel Anniversary Tea' photographed by Martin Parr, 1976. Part of the series 'The Non-Conformists' (1975-1980). Printed from the original negative in 2013.

Booth Chapel Anniversary Tea

2013; (1976)

Black and white postcard entitled ' Market Place, York'. Postcard has a message written on the reverse & was sent in July 1911. From the Impressions gallery 'A City Seen 130 in photographs of Old York' 01 May-7 June 1975.

Market Place, York

Black and white pigment print entitled 'Travelling Hairdresser', Heptonstall, photographed by Martin Parr, 1975. Part of the series 'The Non-Conformists' (1975-1980). Printed from the original negative in 2013.

Travelling Hairdresser

2013; (1975)

Black and white pigment print entitled 'Heptonstall Summer Festival' photographed by Martin Parr, 1975. Part of the series 'The Non-Conformists' (1975-1980). Printed from the original negative in 2013.

Heptonstall Summer Festival

2013; (1975)

Black and white pigment print entitled 'Halifax Town Football Ground' photographed by Martin Parr, 1975. Part of the series 'The Non-Conformists' (1975-1980). Printed from the original negative in 2013.

Halifax Town Football Ground

2013; (1975)

Untitled black and white photograph of an auction at a farmer's market, taken by Nigel Inglis, 1976-1980. From book, page 178. Shown in Impressions Gallery exhibition 'Yorkshire Arts Association photography awards winners exhibition', June to July 1978.

Farmer's Auction

1976-1980

Silhouette, multiflash photograph of dynamite cap explosion. 0.1 m/s exposure. Taken by Harold Edgerton, 1958. Gelatin Silver print.

Silhouette photograph, dynamite cap explosion

1958

Black and white photograph black and white photograph depicting cattle being led in front of a castle wall entitled 'Walmgate Bar York'. Taken by William Hayes. From the Impressions Gallery exhibition "A City Seen 130 Years in Photographs Old York" 1 May-7 June 1975

Cattle at Walmgate Bar, York

Black and white photograph entitled 'Cinephone, Market Street, Manchester, 1972', taken in Manchester by Sefton Samuels, 1968. See page 128 in 'Northerners. Portrait of a No-Nonsense People' by Sefton Samuels, published by Ebury Press, 2011.

Cinephone, Market Street, Manchester, 1972

1972

Black and white pigment print entitled 'Todmorden Show' photographed by Martin Parr, 1975. Part of the series 'The Non-Conformists' (1975-1980). Printed from the original negative in 2013.

Todmorden Show

2013; (1975)

Untitled black and white photograph of a landscape, cloaked figure in foreground, taken by John Davies, late 20th Century. Sent as a Christmas geeting.

Landscape

1980-1999

Black and white photograph of American politicians eating, taken by an unknown photographer about 1960. Stamped on reverse 'Credit Line; / From: The Collection of The Texas / Dallas History and Archives Division, Dallas Public Library. Image # PA76-1/13024.4'.

US Politicians Eating

1955-1965

Untitled black and white photograph of the crowds at a farmer's market, taken by Nigel Inglis, 1976-1980. From book, page 179. Shown in Impressions Gallery exhibition 'Yorkshire Arts Association photography awards winners exhibition', June to July 1978.

Farmer's Market

1976-1980

A black and white portrait photograph entitled 'Dinner Time', taken by Marie Stark in 1985. From the Impressions Gallery exhibition 'National Portrait exhibition: Photographs by children aged 8-18 years', 12th October - 11th November 1985.

Dinner Time

1985

Black and white postcard entitled 'York from N. E. R. Offices'. Writing to the left of the title 'W. Hayes'. From the Impressions Gallery exhibition 'A City Seen 130 in photographs of Old York', 01 May-7 June 1975.

York from N. E. R. Offices

Black and white postcard entitled 'York North Eastern Railway Offices'. From the Impressions gallery 'A City Seen 130 in photographs of Old York' 01 May-7 June 1975.

York North Eastern Railway Offices

Black and white photograph depicting 'Lord Mayors Walk'. From the Impressions Gallery exhibition "A City Seen: 130 Years in Photographs of Old York", 1 May-7 June 1975.

Lord Mayors Walk, York

Black and white photograph showing an exhibition building in York. Taken by William Hayes for the Yorkshire Evening Post. From the Impressions Gallery exhibition "A City Seen: 130 Years in Photographs of Old York", 1 May-7 June 1975.

Exhibition Building, York

Black and white photograph entitled 'At Afro-Carribean Festival Alexandra Park, Mcr, 1972', taken in Manchester by Sefton Samuels, 1972. See page 148 in 'Northerners. Portrait of a No-Nonsense People' by Sefton Samuels, published by Ebury Press, 2011.

At Afro-Carribean Festival Alexandra Park, Mcr, 1972

1972

Black and white photograph entitled 'Black Pudding Stall, Bury Market, 1980', taken by Sefton Samuels. See page 81 in 'Northerners. Portrait of a No-Nonsense People' by Sefton Samuels, published by Ebury Press, 2011.

Black Pudding Stall, Bury Market, 1980

1980

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