Hazel Plater photographs the South Shields nurdle clean-up, recording the slow human work of removing an industrial spill as it spreads through the coastline.

Announcement of a National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported partnership with Newcastle University Special Collections to safeguard the AmberSide Collection and expand public access.

Announcement about Side's future and how documentary photography will be more accessible in the North East than ever before.

A letter from our Managing Director, looking back at the past year and announcing the next phase of Side and Amber's future.

Updated frequently asked questions about Side's future as we look to the new year.

Answering questions from our community about Side & The AmberSide Collection

Explore two unforgettable day trips, where Year 4 & 5 pupils from New York Primary School uncovered local stories, captured striking images, and saw their community heritage in a bold new light.

Read some of our feedback from our Community Workshop and newsletter survey.

Hear from our Education and Outreach Coordinator Olivia Shaw about using Edgar Lee's work as inspiration developing our Primary Source programme.

A letter of farewell from the Amber Film & Photography Collective on their retirement.