Tom Draper

The first part in my “Documenting the North East” series (a sort of history of documentary photography and filmmaking viewed during the lockdown) looks at architecture, community and change. Next up: rivers and landscapes tom-draper.com/2020/04/07/pla…

This 1960s chart of the River Tyne shows the industry that existed along the river and the railway stations that served it 📸Tyne & Wear Archives Service

“They’ll give me a clap and that’s more to me than all the money in the world.” Meet Peggy Fullerton who, in 1981, had been nominated as one of the UK's best pub pianists. We also hear from some of the patrons of Peggy's un-named local pub in Newcastle who attest to her talents.

Really worth your time: @thomasforth on why the North of England is so poor, and why it doesn’t need to be. tomforth.co.uk/whynorthenglan…

“Howay the Lads!” 🖤 When President Jimmy Carter came to Newcastle (1977) 🇺🇸

Lots of attention towards the Concrete Dreams exhibition @FarrellCentre at the moment about the Brasilia of the North idea, that prompted me to dig out Basil Spence’s part realised plans for the All Saints scheme at Newcastle’s Quayside. A near miss, I think

I highly recommend this exhibition @FarrellCentre and Tom's 3 short films from his documentary Brasilia of the North.

Sneak peek of my documentary Brasilia of the North @FarrellCentre last night. Great turn out. Three short films now playing

Here’s a short film introducing the exhibition and films facebook.com/share/r/94TgCs…

Three reworked short extracts from my documentary will be playing at the Farrell Centre (opposite the Civic Centre) in Newcastle from the 19th September. The opening reception starts at 6pm tomorrow - would be nice to see some of you there! tom-draper.com/2024/09/18/sne…

Concrete Dreams sneak peek! 👀Tom Draper is creating a series of films to accompany the exhibition, exploring some its key themes and personalities; from Byker and the West End, to the legacy of T. Dan Smith. Tom came into the exhibition last week to see how it’s coming together.

@JimMcMaster11 Yep but not read the actual second one. Something I really should do… Amber are a great resource/subject of the film

Gordon Cullen's perspective of Wilfred Burns's early sixties plan for Newcastle. Showing contrast of old & new:

Great interview with @jwhitey98 for Brasilia of the North on the ownership of nufc, Reuben and potential Saudi investment in the city and region, and what Newcastle can learn from Manchester City’s example.

Tomorrow will be two years since the #NUFC takeover. This is the story of how the ownership is changing not just Newcastle United the club, but Newcastle the city. Two months of research and almost two dozen interviews below ⬇️ theathletic.com/4932881/2023/1…

Beecham: A Quiet Altruist makes a reasonable case for the reevaluation of @JeremyBeecham ‘s career and the post-Dan Smith era of local politics: less flashy, quieter and focused on the quality of public services rather than grand projects

Maybe a bit too much hyperbole (and questionable cover design) but otherwise a useful set of essays, varying from personal recollection to thoughtful historical pieces towards the end of the book.

#SaveSide crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveside

Forget the Mersey Humber line, the North begins in Barrow (from Edexcel GCSE Geography Textbook CGP)

From the Cambridge Industrial Revolution in Britain A Level textbook

Hi @tomdraper1 it was great pleasure to contribute to your documentary project here @NewcastleUniAPL. I look forward to seeing the final film when it sees the light!