Ed Alcock traces family mining history in Horden, England
Photographer Ed Alcock explores the story of his great-uncle Kendon, who died at 17 in the coal mines of Horden, northeast England. The project, driven by a haunting family tale told by his mother, avoids miserabilism and instead engages with local residents proud of their town. Alcock's work documents the legacy of mining in the region through personal and community narratives.
Key facts
- Ed Alcock is a photographer.
- His great-uncle Kendon died at age 17 in coal mines.
- The project is set in Horden, northeast England.
- The story was told by Alcock's mother.
- The project avoids miserabilism.
- Alcock engages with Horden residents attached to their town.
- The work traces a family legend about mining.
- The project is published in Le Monde.
Entities
Artists
- Ed Alcock
Institutions
- Le Monde
Locations
- Horden
- England
- northeast England