In Certain Places

Next weekend, the FLOAT Exhibition will be presented in Whitehaven, Cumbria as part of the Imagine Festival, organised by Everyone Here.

Created by ICP research assistant and PhD student Natasha Dawson, the exhibition explores the rich history of West Cumbrian carnivals. Drawing on extensive archival research and collaboration with local communities, FLOAT brings together stories, photographs, and oral histories spanning from the late 19th century to the present day.

The weekend will also feature outdoor performances, alongside a replica carnival float and costumes created by artist Janice Murray in partnership with local community groups.

25th & 26th April (11-5 each day)

St Nicholas’s Church and Gardens, Whitehaven