Bleak photo exhibition finds beauty in post-industrial city

The collection of 20 images taken by Jim Brogden of the University of Leeds School of Design and entitled South of the River will be on display in the community section of the Leeds Story gallery at the museum off Millennium Square.

The images, which some may see as bleak and depressing, include piles of rubble and brick walls.

Brogden focused on abandoned buildings and post-industrial landscapes for the collection, which examines the themes of loss, memory and beauty in an urban setting.

Leeds City Museum curator of exhibitions Helen Langford said: "This is a thought-provoking exhibition of images which challenge the viewer to look differently at the landscape of the city.

"We are delighted to be hosting Jim's latest exhibition here at Leeds City Museum."

Admission to the exhibition is free, as it is for general admission to Leeds City Museum.

Visitors will also be able to see the new special exhibition at the museum entitled Heroes and Heroines, which shows off famous film and TV costumes worn by some of the world's finest actors and actresses.

For more information about what it has to offer as well as the other council-managed cultural venues in Leeds visit www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries.

The collection of 20 photographs by Brogden is being shown at the museum from Tuesday, August 3, until November 1.

There is a small admission charge for entry to the Heroes and Heroines exhibition.