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This week I talk about my Nikon F2A, one of the last fully mechanical Nikon SLR's from the 1970’s.
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A colour digital photo of my Nikon F2a. It's one of two camera I bought to honour my Mum and Dad who both passed away over the last few years.
October 14, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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Joe Solo - joesolomusic.com

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🎞️ Kentmere 400

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A black and white film photo of Joe Solo, a Punk Musician, Poet and Activist from Scarborough in the UK. Joe has been a supporter of the Wigan Diggers festival for many years and enjoys entertaining the folks at the Festival with his music, poetry and prose.
October 13, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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Nuvver happy couple.

📸 Minolta Dynax 4
🎞️ Kentmere 400

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A black and white film photo of a happy couple enjoying their day at the Wigan Diggers Festival.
October 12, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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Happy Couple

📸 Minolta Dynax 4
🎞️ Kentmere 400

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A black and white film photo of a happy couple sat on folding chairs enjoying their day at Wigan Diggers Festival.
October 11, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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Che Chuckle

📸 Minolta Dynax 4
🎞️ Kentmere 400

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A black and white film photo of a chap at Wigan Diggers festival wearing a T-shirt with a mash up of Barry Chuckle and Che Guevara on it. It's my favourite photo of the day.
October 10, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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Mora and the Fabulous Wonderfuls

📸 Minolta Dynax 4
🎞️ Kentmere 400

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A black and white film photograph of Mora and the Fabulous Wonderfuls band entertaining folk with their original music on the main stage at the Wigan Diggers Festival. Mora is singing and her dad is next to her on guitar.
October 9, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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Tartan!

📸 Minolta Dynax 4
🎞️ Kentmere 400

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A black and white film photo of three people lined up for a photo. The chap in the middle is wearing Tartan.
October 8, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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Who farted?

📷 Hanimex 35RAS
🎞️ Kentmere 400

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A black and white film photograph of two fine gentlemen at Bullstock in Wigan at the beginning of September 2026. One is smiling and the other has a pained look on his face. The question is, who farted?
October 6, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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Ferocious!
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A black and white film photo of an old friend at Bullstock. The T-Shirt says "Ferocious Dog", but it's a band and not a description. Jim has been frequenting The John Bull for many years and had been hiding from my digital camera, but was caught off guard and graciously agreed to a film photo.
October 5, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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Newcastle Brown!
This chap was the only person I saw with a bottle of Newcastle's finest Brown Ale in his hand. It was good to catch up with friends.
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🎞️ Kentmere 400

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A black and white film photo of a happy couple enjoying their day. The chap is holding a bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale in his left hand and his Mrs with the other.
October 3, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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Sir Billy Boston keeping an eye on us all.

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🎞️ Kentmere 400

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The statue of Sir Billy Boston standing watch over us all at the Bullstock event in Wigan
October 2, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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Doing an "Angus"

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🎞️ Kentmere 400

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A black and white film photograph of a man carrying another man on his shoulders who is also playing a guitar. I call this "Doing An Angus" after Angus Young, guitarist of ACDC who used to do it when the band were making a name for themselves.
October 1, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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Trencherfield Mill
📸 Minolta Dynax 4
🎞️ Kentmere 400
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A black and white film photo of Trencherfield Mill in Wigan, viewed from Wallgate
September 14, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Roofing
📸 Minolta Dynax 4
🎞️ Kentmere 400

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A black and white film photo of roofing work being done on Pier 2 at the Wigan Pier Quarter of town.
September 13, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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Pier 4, Wigan Pier Quarter
📸 Minolta Dynax 4
🎞️ Kentmere 400

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A black and white film photo of Pier 4 at the Wigan Pier Quarter of town
September 12, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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One of the best signs in Wigan.
📸 Minolta Dynax 4
🎞️ Kentmere 400

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A black and white film photograph of the Savoy Timbers sign at Seven Stars bridge in Wigan.
September 11, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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Bantam
📸 Minolta Dynax 4
🎞️ Kentmere 400

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A black and white film photograph of Canal Tug Bantam on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal next to The Brick Community Stadium in Wigan.
September 10, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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New Blog Post
This week I talk about my August roll of Kentmere 400 shot with Donkey, my Minolta Dynax 4, for the Frugal Film Project 2026.

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A black and white film photograph of tributes laid by the Ticket Office on the corner of The Sir Billy Boston Stand at The Brick Community Stadium in Wigan following his recent passing.
September 9, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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Amy and Elvis
📸 Hanimex 35RAS
🎞️ Kentmere 400
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A black and white film photograph of a mural depicting Amy Whitehouse and Elvis on a wall down a back street in Wigan Town Centre.
September 8, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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Refleczione
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A black and white film photo of a Reflection of the Town Hall on the glass wall of the new council offices and swimming baths.
September 7, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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Wigan Mining Monument
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A black and white film photograph of the Wigan Mining Monument dedicated to the families that worked in the Coal Mining Industry. Coal Mining was, alongside the Cotton Industry, the largest employer in the borough of Wigan. The Coal Mines fed the steam engines that powered the Cotton Mills. Whole families once worked at the same Mine until The Pretoria Pit Disaster led to a rule being adopted to stop men and boys from the same family from working at the same Mine.
September 5, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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Memorial to the people from Wigan who fought and died in the Spanish Civil War.
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🎞️ Kentmere 400

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A black and white film photograph of the memorial to the people from Wigan who fought and died in the Spanish Civil War.
September 4, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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Sir Billy Boston 1934 - 2026
Sleep well, Sir Billy and thank you x

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A black and white film photograph of Sir Billy Boston, who passed away in August 2026, aged 92, after a brave and very spirited fight against Dementia. Sir Billy signed for Wigan warriors aged 18 and never regretted giving up his dream of playing for Cardiff and Wales in Rugby Union. Sir Billy is Rugby League's first Knight and his beloved wife of 70 years, Lady Joan, preceded him in death a few short weeks before him. Now they are together again for eternity.
September 3, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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New Blog Post
This week I take a walk around a slightly wet Wigan with my 📷 Hanimex 35RAS and 🎞️Kentmere 400 for the Frugal Film Project 2026.

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A black and white film photograph of the John Bull Chophouse pub in Wigan recently severly damaged by fire. There is a banner advertising Bullstock, a benefit concert for the staff who worked hard serving great beer, great music and the best atmosphere in town.
September 2, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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Shade
Horses enjoying the shade of one of my favourite trees.
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A black and white film photo of Horses enjoying the shade of one of my favourite trees at the local farm.
August 18, 2026 at 3:08 PM