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

Tag: North West Evening Mail

Front page coverage of the royal visit by the Duchess of Kent during her visit to Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria in the edition of March 29, 1995. She visited Furness General Hospital, the new Magistrates Court and Ostley House residential home where she received a bouquet of flowers from 101-year-old May Bateman. Picture: Ian Duncan.

Duchess of Kent RIP

Posted on 5th Sep 20256th Sep 2025 by Ian Duncan Media

I was saddened to hear today of the passing of the Duchess of Kent aged 92. I only met her… Read more Duchess of Kent RIP

ROYAL VISIT... Prince Charles leaves Forum 28 in Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria during the royal visit. Picture: Ian Duncan

Coverage of royal visits

Posted on 12th Aug 2025 by Ian Duncan Media

I was reminded recently of my experience in covering royal visits over the years and as I recall, as you… Read more Coverage of royal visits

ALL FALL DOWN... former Barrow player Paul Burns, now with Workington, crashes to the ground during Sunday's derby at Craven Park. He is surrounded by Barrow Braves who are from left, Steve Ashcroft, Shaun Morrow, Phil Atkinson and Andy Whalley. Extreme right is Town's Kiwi ace Brad Hepi. Picture by Ian Duncan.

Where rugby league was almost like a religion

Posted on 20th Jun 2025 by Ian Duncan Media

Last week when former rugby league legend Billy Boston was the first former rugby league player to be knighted, which… Read more Where rugby league was almost like a religion

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

Free Spirits

Posted on 10th May 202429th May 2024 by Ian Duncan Media

Barrow town centre drinkers tell their message from the bottle I have to admit this was a learning experience with… Read more Free Spirits

Video nasties

Posted on 29th Apr 202429th Apr 2024 by Ian Duncan Media

I have just watched a documentary called Ban The Sadist Videos! (available on Amazon Prime) about the fuss over video nasties… Read more Video nasties

World Book Day

Posted on 7th Mar 202429th May 2024 by Ian Duncan Media

Apparently today is World Book Day which I cynically observe is just an excuse for kids to go to school… Read more World Book Day

REVIEW: Top Of The Bops! Mr Ray’s Wig World, Eddysons, Barrow, Friday.

Posted on 18th Jan 202429th May 2024 by Ian Duncan Media

Bizarrely today I was reminded of this rather bizarre gig incident in the early 1990s. I had only been at… Read more REVIEW: Top Of The Bops! Mr Ray’s Wig World, Eddysons, Barrow, Friday.

When the owner of Carlisle United saw aliens

Posted on 22nd Nov 202329th May 2024 by Ian Duncan Media

Today Carlisle United hit the headlines when it was announced that the club had new American owners. I mean it… Read more When the owner of Carlisle United saw aliens

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