Freedom and Photography: Family photography workshop at Portchester Castle
Sat 16 Nov 2024, 10:00 - 16:00
- Accessibility
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible venue
Visit the English Heritage website for further information about accessibility at this event.

- Venue
- Portchester Castle, Church Ln, Portchester, Fareham PO16 9QW
- Price
- Free
- Event series
- We are the British Academy
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Join artists Eva Louisa Jonas and Maya Brasington for a hands-on photography workshop at Porchester Castle, where you’ll create your own artistic response to this historic site.
Perfect for anyone aged eight and upwards, the workshop kicks off with a fascinating introduction from historians about the powerful stories of Black prisoners of war who were once held at the castle. Then, dive into simple and engaging photography activities, using your smartphone to explore and capture the traces of history scattered throughout the castle grounds.
To get the most out of this workshop, please bring your smartphone.
This event is part of the Being Human Festival, the UK’s only festival of the humanities. Marking its 10th anniversary, this year’s theme of ‘Landmarks’ will be explored at events nationwide from 7–16 November 2024. Being Human is supported by Research England, in partnership with the British Academy and the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
Free, booking required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Workshop Times:
- 10:00-11:30
- 11:30-13:00
- 13:00-14:30
- 14:30-16:00
Image: Man ascends the steps of a ruined stone tower. Credit Nikhil Kumar.