Not Quite Light

02/06/2026

MEDLOCK MILL 2.41am

First Light was at 2.41am.

I photographed around the area where Medlock Mill remains, perhaps the most famous ruin in Manchester. Perhaps built in 1794, it became known as Hotspur Press due to the sign that was i it for decades.

Sadly the mill was engulfed in flames last year, and now only the carcass remains. Soon it will be demolished, and there will be no trace of this beloved building.

See the stills and text from the session at notquitelight.com - link in bio.

22/05/2026

First light 3.04am

Collyhurst, Manchester. Improbable Hill & Dalton St.

This short video was made recently at dawn. I returned to Improbable Hill, where the view into the city is fascinating.

Dawn seemed to take a while to get going, as if I was out of sync with time by half an hour. Even the birds were slow to wake.

The Irk Valley is crucible land, reflecting Manchester’s fortunes through the centuries.

You can see the finished pictures at notquitelight.com

03/05/2026

Hosting the Twilight Zone in the studio this afterrnon, performance this evening with Fiona Brehony.

All part of Sounds from the Other City. Drop by between 4-7pm for the Twilight Zone and 8-9pm for the gig.

01/05/2026

One week tomorrow, Sat May 9th, 2pm

In Conversation with

Sat May 9th, 2pm



Postponed from April, join me for what will be a lively and fascinating discussion about being a creative in Manchester.

I’ve had several cuppas already with Liam, and we’ve chatted about photography, the perils of being freelance, what drives us, AI and our very different experiences from when I started out to contemporary times.

Liam also has some interesting ideas on supporting creatives in the city.

An hour will fly by. Listen and learn!

Ticket link via bio.

29/04/2026

In Conversation with

Sat May 9th, 2pm



Postponed from April, join me for what will be a lively and fascinating discussion about being a creative in Manchester.

I’ve had several cuppas already with Liam, and we’ve chatted about photography, the perils of being freelance, what drives us, AI and our very different experiences from when I started out to contemporary times.

Liam also has some interesting ideas on supporting creatives in the city.

An hour will fly by. Listen and learn!

Ticket link via bio.

24/04/2026

2 Photowalks tomorrow!
Sat 25th April…

10.30am from Campfield Market

8.30pm The Cliff, Salford

Ticket link in comments below…

15/04/2026

SAT May 9th, 2pm -

Next ‘In Conversation’ with the very talented & dynamic Mcr creative

The future of our creative city is driven by people like Liam. Come and hear us chat about our different experiences of being photographers & creatives in Manchester…

Fun, fascinating and inspiring. Plus there’s a fabulous market…

See bio for ticket 🔗 - notquitelight.com