Phyllis Nicklin: Views of Birmingham recaptured 50 years on Published duration 18 July 2018

media caption Dozens of photographers recreate famous Birmingham images

"Before and after" shots of Birmingham taken about 50 years apart are being displayed in a new exhibition.

A group of photographers from the city recreated photos taken by university lecturer Phyllis Nicklin between 1953 and 1969.

More than 850 of her images were discovered in 2015 during a clear-out by University of Birmingham staff.

More than 70 photographers went back to the same spots as Ms Nicklin to capture the second city's changing landscape.

Photography: University of Birmingham/Jay Mason-Burns

"They are a treasure trove and hit nerves with Brummies all over the place because of what they show," says Dave Allen, a photographer who worked on the project.

Photography: University of Birmingham/Brian Burnett

He said: "Because of discovering Phyllis Nicklin, we thought we must pay homage to her. It's been an amazing experience for me and I hope it has for them too."

Photography: University of Birmingham/ Isobel Mason-Burns

Jay Mason-Burns also took part in the project, he said: "It's a real privilege to be involved in this exhibition. It's a piece of history, Phyllis Nicklin's photography is iconic."

Photography: University of Birmingham/Robyn Allen

Photography: University of Birmingham/Wali Taylor

Photography: University of Birmingham/Peter Allen

Photography: University of Birmingham/Daan Bijdevaate

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