Photographer John Kippin gives us a glimpse into his thinking and his approach as he rises to the challenge of capturing the "Spirit of the North" for Historic England's Exhibition.

Landscape of the North

Aug 17th, 2018 15m 47s

The ancient history of the North of England has left its mark on the landscape and the culture. We explore the legacy of stone circles, winding rivers, and stories of giants.

Workers of the North

Aug 9th, 2018 17m 8s

From the Industrial Revolution to the end of the 20th Century, huge swathes of The North revolved around coal and heavy industry. From Woodhorn Colliery to Jarrow Town Hall and Orgreave, the workers and the communities left a profound mark on t

Art of the North

Jul 20th, 2018 13m 48s

The North of England has spawned some of the world’s most influential music, and the artists of Manchester and Liverpool have left their indelible mark on the buildings as well as the culture. We explore the influence of music and art on the No

Trade of the North

Jul 5th, 2018 15m 19s

From Sheffield’s Steel to Bradford’s textiles, manufacturing heritage is still a core part of the North’s physical and emotional identity. John Kippin explores the places he photographed to reflect the North of England’s trading history.

Coast of the North

Jun 28th, 2018 14m 2s

From Liverpool’s historic waterfront, to the shipyards of Newcastle and Yorkshire beaches, the coast has shaped the identity of the North of England. With artist and photographer John Kippin, we explore the history, the people and the character

Teaser

Jun 20th, 2018 1m

Coming Soon: Photographer and artist John Kippin takes a journey around the North of England, visiting the places and speaking to the people to seek out the true "Spirit of The North". A podcast series from Historic England

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