The hidden years of North Devon’s history will come alive through the memories and images preserved by local people. By exploring the Beaford Old Archive alongside the Ravilious and Deakins collections, we hope to uncover connections, continuity, and transformation over time.
Threads Across Time
These threads trace a visual conversation between the Old Archive and the celebrated collections of James Ravilious and Roger Deakins. Each pairing reveals how the landscape, people, and daily life of Atherington have evolved, connecting past and present in striking ways.
Local Stories from the Old Archive
Here are glimpses into the everyday life of 1880s-1930s Atherington preserved in the Beaford Old Archive. These images, often overlooked, capture the spirit, resilience, and transformation of the community during the Lost Decades.
Through the memories and imagery of our community partners, The Lost Decades project reconnects us all with the hidden chapters of North Devon’s visual history.