Coal Town Jason larkin Places to which – by

Places to which – by his own admission – he voluntarily and involuntarily felt deeply connected

Seamus Heaney's Door into the Dark continues a furrow so startlingly opened in his first collection

and serves as an accessible compilation for anyone studying the history of photography

"What are these creatures thinking

In June 1964 he decided to pursue photography full time

Coal Town Jason larkin Places to which – byFirst edition of Coal Town by Mik Critchlow. First impression. Medium format hardback in fine condition. About Mik was certainly one of the tribe. Ashington born and bred, he was a familiar and welcome presence in his hometown. Dedicating his life to documenting his corner of North East England, he created a striking archive of every aspect of community life: galas, whippet racing, shopkeepers and tradespeople at work, bingo, football, children