Black and white illustration of a crowd of people

Who made this?

The Local Urban Room Rochdale is a project by Local in collaboration with Rochdale Council, and based on the Urban Rooms Network methodology.

Site design by Studio Treble. Content by Local, Rochdale Council and you, the Rochdale community.

Photograph of two men standing behind the counter of Kamran Sweet Centre. They have there arms folded on the countertop and are smiling at the camera. Inside the counter are lots of delicious-looking sweet treats.

A Portrait of Milkstone Road

 
Steven Dexter
10th August 2022

Photographing the business owners and shopkeepers of Rochdale.

A Portrait of Milkstone Road is a series of photographs of business owners and employees working in and around the Milkstone Road area.

We commissioned photographer Richard Tymon and placemaking consultant Esther Morrison to take these photos while interviewing local business owners about their ideas and aspirations for the area. As well as any issues and challenges they face.

All the feedback was recorded and will help to shape and support future local development.

Photograph of a man standing inside a fabric store. Around him are folds and rolls of fabric of different colours and patterns.
Photograph of a men standing behind the counter in Milky Way. The counter is filled with lots of different flavours of ice cream.
Photograph of two men standing behind the counter of Kamran Sweet Centre. They have there arms folded on the countertop and are smiling at the camera. Inside the counter are lots of delicious-looking sweet treats.
Photograph of two men inside Naz Jewellers. Both stand behind the jewellery counter, smiling towards the camera. Around them are impressive displays of jewellery.
Photograph of a woman inside Virgo Laundrette, she is brightly dressed in yellow with a white headscarf. She holds a cup of tea and smiles at the camera.
Photograph of a man standing next to a flame grilled inside Al Qudds. He looks proudly towards the camera.
Photograph of two men from Prime Solicitors. One man is seated at a desk, the other stands to his right with his hand on the chair. Both are smiling.

About the artist

Richard Tymon is a freelance photographer based in Glossop. Often working with arts organisations and their communities, his practice embraces a creative and collaborative approach.

Visit Richard's website
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Comments

You may also like...

4th August 2022

A sketch walk in Rochdale

A pen perspective – taking a journey of imagination through Rochdale with local illustrator Doodlher.

30th July 2022

An urban ramble around Rochdale

Rochdale Urban Roam – local stories told through sketches, by artist Len Grant.

Illustration of a postbox

More ways to have your say

There are lots of ways to add your thoughts and ideas to the Local Urban Room. But if you’re feeling stuck, get in touch. We’re happy to help!

Get in touch