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The photography and journalism of Carlisle-based photojournalist Ian Duncan.

Author: Ian Duncan Media

Carlisle-based photojournalist and writer.
HOTEL… The former site of the crumbling Central Plaza Hotel in Carlisle… It was named as one of the most important Victorian buildings in the UK…

Investor secured for former Central Plaza site in Carlisle

Posted on 17th May 202524th May 2025 by Ian Duncan Media

While I was first living in Carlisle I followed the saga of the Central Plaza Hotel which was apparently named… Read more Investor secured for former Central Plaza site in Carlisle

JOHN OTWAY... Performs at Eddysons in Barrow in Furness...

The crazy world of John Otway complete with headbutts

Posted on 7th May 20258th May 2025 by Ian Duncan Media

While I was working in Barrow in Furness at the North West Evening Mail I got the chance to photograph… Read more The crazy world of John Otway complete with headbutts

LAUREL AND HARDY MUSEUM... Owner Bill Cubin in Ulverston the town where Stan Laurel was born...

Laurel and Hardy superfan

Posted on 5th May 2025 by Ian Duncan Media

When I was working in Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria I did a number of assignments at the Laurel and Hardy Museum… Read more Laurel and Hardy superfan

SCI-FI SCARBOROUGH… At Scarborough Spa in Scarborough in North Yorkshire… Stormtroopers from Star Wars…

Sci-Fi Scarborough 2017

Posted on 2nd May 20253rd May 2025 by Ian Duncan Media

Related post: Sci-Fi Scarborough 2025: when I actually met Mike the Cool Guy from The Young Ones Last weekend’s mis-adventure… Read more Sci-Fi Scarborough 2017

SCI-FI SCARBOROUGH… At Scarborough Spa in Scarborough in North Yorkshire… Jon Pertwee lookalike Scott Goodman from Leicester with a Doctor Who magazine…

Sci-Fi Scarborough 2025: when I actually met Mike the Cool Guy from the Young Ones

Posted on 30th Apr 20255th May 2025 by Ian Duncan Media

Last weekend I actually got back to my former stomping ground of Scarborough and there was a long overdue catch… Read more Sci-Fi Scarborough 2025: when I actually met Mike the Cool Guy from the Young Ones

UPPIES AND DOWNIES... Kids watching the annual event in Workington on Easter Tuesday...

Uppies and Downies and other strange British traditions

Posted on 23rd Apr 202524th Apr 2025 by Ian Duncan Media

Yesterday was my baptism of fire into the annual west Cumbrian tradition that is the Uppies and Downies. Now, while… Read more Uppies and Downies and other strange British traditions

FLOWERS... Polish Social Centre steward Mariola Grant arranges a floral display dedicated to Pope John Paul...

How an international story is localised by the media

Posted on 21st Apr 2025 by Ian Duncan Media

NEWSROOMS across the UK will today be trying to find local connections to Pope Francis, following the announcement of the… Read more How an international story is localised by the media

PILGRIMS' PROGRESS... Members of the annual Northern Cross pilgrimage arrive at the island of Lindisfarne after a week of trekking across the north of England...

Pilgrims’ progress

Posted on 20th Apr 2025 by Ian Duncan Media

On Good Friday (April 18) I caught up again with the Carlisle group of pilgrims who set off on this… Read more Pilgrims’ progress

Pychobilly pioneers The Meteors perform at The Brickyard in Carlisle in Cumbria...

The Meteors at The Brickyard in Carlisle

Posted on 19th Apr 202520th Apr 2025 by Ian Duncan Media

Last Sunday I managed to get back into covering gigs when psychobilly pioneers The Meteors visited the city for a… Read more The Meteors at The Brickyard in Carlisle

COVER SHOT... Damaged Goods performing at The Brickyard in 2024...

Cover shot

Posted on 16th Apr 2025 by Ian Duncan Media

I had an unexpected surprise today when I got a message from the drummer of a local band who wanted… Read more Cover shot

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