A Year in the Life of Chew Stoke Village presents a body of work Martin Parr shot in 1992, while he immersed himself in the rural Somerset village of Chew Stoke, situated on the outskirts of Bristol.
A Year in the Life of Chew Stoke Village is the culmination of a yearlong project in which Martin Parr immersed himself in the goings-on of a rural Somerset village on the outskirts of Bristol. At a time when house prices had fallen sharply across the country and young people were struggling to afford to stay in the village, the influx of newcomers had brought slight tensions across the community. However, during the colourful summer fete’s, the nights spent drinking at the local pub, and the many celebrations in between, Parr was able to build connections with the villagers, gaining access to all the village events over the year and an understanding of the people that live there.
Specifications: RRB Photobooks ・ 2022 ・ Hardcover ・ 25 x 27 cm. / 84 pages ・ English ・ 9781838268374
