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Very exciting seeing this come together. Opening early May 2025

[Woodhorn Museum @Woodhorn]

We’re delighted to announce Woodhorn Museum will open a new gallery dedicated to the acclaimed photographer, @mikcritchlow, later this year.

https://t.co/EAT3WVTwMr

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Mik embarked on the ‘Seamen’ project in 1987. Approx 10 years after leaving a life at sea himself in the merchant navy.

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From today, in the month running up to my Dad’s 70th Birthday we’ll be sharing an image a day from his archive of over 75,000 images.

Day 1. Pancho. Bosun, Smugglers Arms.

South Sheilds -1987

@mikcritchlow #blackandwhitephotography

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Cuba, 2016. Riding in Edel’s 1968 Chevy Belair that was left in his Grandfathers will to him. ❤️ #cuba

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Thanks everyone who’s donated via @mikcritchlow McMillan tribute page so far. In the last 5 weeks of his life, he referred to Tracy & Amanda, his McMillan nurses as “His Angels” 😇 https://t.co/PIywijAPJ7

[British Journal of Photography @bjp1854]

Social documentarian Mik Critchlow, who passed away last week on his 68th birthday, told the story of his industrial hometown of Ashington with unparalleled insight and sensitivity: https://t.co/MM5LkmEh5a

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@pixelsonapage @mikcritchlow Really? That’s brilliant. I was an estate agent for 15 years and then fell into the industry 6 years ago. Couldn’t imagine anything else now

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As well as all his own amazing work, my Dad also did my studio photography, for my business. He said working for me was like being down the pits in the 1870s 😂 Sometimes photographing up to 300 hats an hour, with the beautiful Olivia ❤️@mikcritchlow Man of many talents.

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@JAMortram @mikcritchlow @SideGallery @bluecoatpress That’s a lovely idea, I’ll set up a page & post the link. Thanks, Jim 😊

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@JAMortram @mikcritchlow @SideGallery @bluecoatpress He always spoke very highly of you. 🙂

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@PaulWChambers70 @mikcritchlow Thank you, for such lovely words. I agree. 🙂

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@mikcritchlow Following a private interment next Wednesday 22nd March, there will be a celebrant service & celebration of his life at The Northern Social Club in Ashington. 2.45pm Everyone welcome.

My dad had asked for family flowers only, with donations in lieu to McMillan.

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@Deco800_ @MarcDavenant I remember the DCCC days very well. Was only about 11 at the time, but it was an interesting day out. Have a signed copy of More than a game somewhere.

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@J0hnB0yC @sonyaphotoart Not at all John, he would have thought it was funny. Thank you for taking the time to share ☺️

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@J0hnB0yC @sonyaphotoart Thanks for the lovely thought, his name is Mik though, and not Mike. My dad was very particular, and would have hated being called Mike 😂

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@culturemag @DavidJWhetstone @mikcritchlow Thank you, David. Such a lovely article about my Dad. I’ve forwarded to my Mam as she’s not on Twitter.

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@Woodhorn Thank you for such kind words about my Dad, it means a lot.

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Campasina Leader - CST
Farm, Chontales Region, Nicaragua Libre 1990

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It’s with great sadness & a 💔 heart, I can confirm following speculation today, that my Father @mikcritchlow passed away peacefully on the afternoon of his 68th birthday earlier this week. He was an inspiration to so many & will be greatly missed.

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@MarcDavenant @mikcritchlow Thanks for the kind words about my Father. It’s much appreciated Marc.