The Last of the Tall Ships : Photographs by Alan Villiers (1930-1982)

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A new display of Alan Villiers' evocative photographs depicting work and play aboard merchant sailing vessels in the 1920s and 30s.

Recognised for his striking black and white photographs of life under sail, Alan Villiers spent his career recording early 20th-century maritime history when merchant sailing vessels were in rapid decline.

The exhibition contains over 30 photographs depicting work and play on board these romantic vessels in the 1920s and 30s. The evocative images are accompanied by Villiers’ vivid descriptions of his own experiences on board.