[The Guardian] Coalmines, shipyards and a tea dance: Britain, 1986-2022 – in pictures

Coalmines, shipyards and a tea dance: Britain, 1986-2022 – in pictures

The photographer Mark Pinder’s work on the state of the nation over the past 35 years looks at the political, social and economic changes the UK, and the north-east of England especially, has experienced during the years when traditional industries were in decline, as well as the resulting political and social tensions that have led to the situation in the country today

• Macromancy: Britain and the North East of England, 1986-2022 is at the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art, Sunderland until 16 April. A book, published by Kerber Verlag, accompanies the show

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