A Slideshow about Jimmy Forsyth by Des Walton - Part 1

Des Walton was a local historian and archivist who worked in Newcastle Libraries for over 50 years and initiated the West Newcastle Picture History Collection, a fantastic volunteer-run photographic archive based at the West End Library.
In this film, Des, retired but still passionate about local history, puts on a slideshow about his friend and well-renown photographer Jimmy Forsyth, who rose to fame through his compelling images of Newcastle street-life, focusing on his life, photography & legacy in the west end.

[@lbjgw]

Good to see my father's passion and commitment to the Jimmy Forsyth story is there for all to see despite neither Jimmy or Dad being with us now

[@gratitude1061]

Jimmy's work photography was outstanding God bless 🙏 Great story thanks .

[@michelleyouens6343]

My dad lived in Gloucester Street my nanna Mary Jane youens my dad Billy always spoke about his life there so seeing pictures like this gives me a glimps of how my dad lived and I love seeing them 🥰

[@atlantepod680]

I remember jimmy as i lived in his block the cedars god i miss him

[@Jeffybonbon]

I remmember Jimmy Well when I worked at the Council
He used to show me his pics always carried a Camara
He took my photo
You never know you may see it one day god forbid lol