The Unobserver Observer
Schedule
Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Bolton Library and Museum Services | Bolton, EN
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All songs inspired by the amazing Worktown archive of Bolton, particularly the photos of Humphrey Spender and the amazing story of mass observation in Bolton 1937. Tickets £5 - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-unobserved-observer-tickets-1300794945699?aff=oddtdtcreator
Mass Observation - 1937. An eccentric crew of anthropologists set out to infiltrate and document every detail of Bolton life. These songs take you on a tour of the town as seen through the eyes of its plucky band of observers and the lens of Humphrey Spender.
In partnership with Bolton museum and Art Gallery and Live From Worktown
Step into Bolton as it was in 1937, brought to life through the lens of Humphrey Spender and the music of Michael Chadwick/Limbs. As part of the pioneering Mass Observation project, Spender's striking photographs documented the everyday lives, characters, and stories of the town, revealing its spirit and quirks. These photos will be projected, immersing you in the sights of Worktown as the story is brought to life through song and narration. Inspired by the characters and tales captured in Spender’s images, Chadwick’s songs weave musical narratives of Bolton’s people and their journeys. The story even ventures beyond Bolton, following locals on their holiday escapes to Blackpool and encountering the legendary cow with five legs. This unique blend of photography, music, and storytelling paints a vivid picture of life in Bolton during this extraordinary time.
Location: Bolton Museum - Lecture Theatre, Central Library.
www.michaelchadwick.bandcamp.com
www.boltonworktown.co.uk
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