Bells Beneath the Sea: photographs of the Suffolk heritage coast by Carl White. Paperback book, 240 x 240 mm, 120 pages including 102 b&w photographs. ISBN 978-1-906853-15-0. IN STOCK at Old Pond at £19.95.
Legend has it that if you put your ear to Dunwich cliff on a stormy day you can hear the long-submerged bells of the town’s churches, ringing under the waves. Such is the rich, haunting quality of this coastline, whose past resonates strongly in its present. For twenty-five years Carl White has studied the area intimately for his photographs. From Lowestoft to Felixstowe he has explored the evolving character of the land, sea and sky, juxtaposing modern industry with continuing traditions.
This book offers both a portrait of Suffolk’s best-loved coastal landmarks and sights, and a historical document of its change. From the drama of a hailstorm at sea taken from Minsmere cliff to the grand promenades of Aldeburgh and Southwold, the photographs capture their subjects with artistic sensitivity and technical skill.
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