These Poor CreaturesIn 1822, journalist, economist and politician William Cobbett published Rural Rides – a travelogue made on horseback from London through the West of England. When he reached Frome he observed that:  These poor creatures at Frome have pawned all their things…  All their best clothes, their blankets and sheets; their looms; any little piece of furniture that they had, and that was good for anything.  The population of this Frome has been augmented to the degree of one-third within the last six or seven years. There are all the usual signs of accommodation bills  new houses, in abundance, half finished; new gingerbread ‘places of worship,’ as they are called; great swaggering inns; parcels of swaggering fellows going about, with vulgarity imprinted upon their countenances, but with good clothes upon their backs.  A Day of DiscussionAs the only UK photography festival located beyond a major town or city, Photo|Frome is the apposite forum to examine how rural inequality is being explored in contemporary photography. Photographers and others who explore the representation of rural communities and experiences will contribute towards a discussion around the relationship between photography and the countryside, including: How does the representation of poverty and inequality differ in a rural context compared to that of an urban experience?To what extent does photography obscure or reveal rural poverty and inequality?What part can photography play in communicating these differences and idiosyncrasies?Whose stories and what aspects of the rural experience should image-makers be addressing?Supported by Falmouth UniversityFalmouth University is a leading specialist institution, focusing on the potential of creativity and technology across a range of online and on-campus courses. Home to the renowned Institute of Photography, the University fosters experimentation and excellence in photographic practice. With cutting-edge facilities and a vibrant community of thinkers and makers, Falmouth empowers students to shape the future of the global creative economy. Closing CelebrationA concert at the Silk Mill coincides with the closing of Photo|Frome 2025. Tickets are limited and we strongly advise purchasing in advance. We hope you will be able to stay with us for the closing party, celebrate this year’s festival and continue some of the conversations. More information and bookings are available at: https://silkmillstudios.co.uk/event/twice-in-a-blue-moon/

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