Untitled (five views of Durham from top left, cathedral Chapter Library and Deanery Kitchen/Prebends Bridge; two views of the castle from Framwellgate; center; cathedral from the "Banks" ; verso: four views of Oxford, nave of St. Mary's looking east; Archbishop Laud's Porch at St. Mary's' St. Mary Magdalen; St. Peter's in the east) 1864 - 1871

Curator: Before us is an untitled work by Iorwerth Grey Lloyd, a page from an album showcasing multiple views of Durham and Oxford. Editor: The sepia tones lend a sense of nostalgia, almost melancholic, particularly with the architectural subjects. Do you get that, too? Curator: The composition, how Lloyd arranges these individual photos on the page, feels very considered. It's not just documentation; there's a visual rhythm. Editor: The contrast between the rigid architectural lines and the soft, natural elements surrounding them offers a calming tension. Curator: Absolutely. It's a lovely interplay between the man-made and the organic, capturing a particular time and place. Editor: Yes, I leave with a sense of peaceful contemplation and an appreciation for the beauty Lloyd saw in these scenes.