Victor Wedderburn: Bradford in Full Colour
Find out about the life and work of Victor Wedderburn, who took photographs of the community living in Manningham, Bradford, in the 1980s.
Victor’s pictures are a unique and vibrant record of the Bradford African Caribbean community who were living, working and socialising around the Lumb Lane area at this time.
This pack contains a selection of Victor’s photographs, a poetry film by Bradford poet Mycall Isrell, a creative writing prompt and two photography assignments (with top tips from Victor) in which learners are challenged to explore their own communities and to capture them in a series of images.
- Recommended for: 11-18 year olds (Key Stage 3, 4 and 5)
- Learners will need: Access to a device with a camera. Victor’s story, the poem, and the Investigate tasks can be explored as a standalone session, without a camera.
- Includes: Discussion prompts, poetry, film, short writing task and creative photography activities
- Links to: History / Local learning / English / Music / Art / Photography / Media
Pack content at a glance
- Story – Discover hidden stories from Bradford’s communities
- Investigate – Prompts and questions to spark discussion, reflection, writing, worksheets, or other follow-up activities after hearing the story.
- Get Inspired – An artwork that helps learners connect with the historical context and themes.
- Learn and Create – Creative activity ideas inspired by the story and artwork, encouraging imaginative responses.
- Dig Deeper – Suggestions for extension activities, further exploration, and links to additional resources.
