The Pond at Upton Pyne PM0215 ‘‘The images in the exhibition

‘‘The images in the exhibition and book really show the unadulterated energy and joy of dancing to northern soul

Ray kept a secretive

and in 1996 began to rephotograph in earnest for what would become Inis Meáin 1973-2023

An award-winning author and naturalist

Often described as a ‘chronicler of life’

The Pond at Upton Pyne PM0215 ‘‘The images in the exhibitionThe pond at Upton Pyne formed at the site of an eighteenth century manganese mine. Located on land owned by a local family who were involved in the mining venture, the first excavations began in March 1788. It was originally an open cast mine employing just a few men who worked with ladders, picks, shovels, horses and carts. The quality of the ore in the load was rich, and once refined it was shipped from Exeter Quay to London and Bristol, where it