Cathedral venue for photo society's annual exhibition

ALMOST 200 pictures taken by members of Sheffield Photographic Society, one of the oldest clubs of its type in the world, are set to go on show at Sheffield Cathedral next month.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Jan 2011, 20:46 BST
Updated 24th Jan 2011, 20:46 BST

The selection of photographs includes images of grizzly bears, the Statue of Liberty and bikes chained to railings in Cambridge.

A spokesman for Sheffield Photographic Society, which was established in 1864, said: "The society is also one of the largest and most thriving photographic societies within the UK, with over 100 members who include both enthusiastic amateurs and semi-professional photographers, using mainly digital equipment.

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"The society is well known locally for its annual exhibitions and for the popular series of "Perspectives" exhibitions, which take place in the Winter Garden each autumn."

This year's annual exhibition will run in the 1554 Gallery at Sheffield Cathedral from Thursday, February 24 until Sunday, February 27. Opening hours are 10am until 5pm Thursday to Saturday and 12 noon to 4pm on Sunday.

Admission is free and visitors will be able to see more than 180 prints taken by 47 members of the society, including junior members.

People will also be able to vote for their favourite photograph and ask questions of members, who will be on hand at various times to give further information about membership or talk about either the exhibition or photography in general.

The exhibition will be officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Alan Law, at 12 noon on Thursday, February 24.

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