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Photography Exhibition; ‘Wester Hailes, 1979’ by John Walmsley

25/10/2021 By Whale Arts

‘Wester Hailes, 1979’ at WHALE Arts, Mon 25th October to Thu 18th November. Opening hours: Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm

Are you interested in the history of Wester Hailes? We are exhibiting some rare photographs for the next month at WHALE.

The photographs, taken in 1979 by John Walmsley depict Wester Hailes during his time as photographer in residence at the WHEC. There is a 160 page book to accompany the exhibition available online for £15 here: https://www.johnwalmsleyphotos.co.uk/-/galleries/store/wester-hailes-book-1979

John is doing a book launch for this Wester Hailes book at 6.30pm on Tuesday 23rd November at the Photobook Café in Shoreditch, London.

Tickets here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wester-hailes-1979-by-john-walmsley-tickets-198250471497

Wester Hailes, 1979
Photo credit: © John Walmsley, 1979.
Wester Hailes, 1979
Photo credit: © John Walmsley, 1979.

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... the cultural anchor organisation for Wester Hailes. We are a community-led arts charity and social enterprise, set up by local people in 1992. Our mission is to be the creative heart of a vibrant, thriving community.

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30 Westburn Grove,
Edinburgh,
EH14 2SA
0131 458 3267
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