In Search of Daisy Edis - Durham photographer

In Search of Daisy Edis - Durham photographer
Sun 17th Oct 2021 10am 11 miles
Start Clayport Library DH1 1WA

Internationally acclaimed photographer, Daisy Edis, is the inspiration for this 11 mile ride. In the first half of.the twentieth century Daisy was a skilled portrait photographer whose work, with that of her family’s photography business depicted Durham life, whether photos of local firms, organisations and student groups or views of now long lost large houses and major council civil engineering schemes. So our ride will take us to the location of the family business but also to some of the locations photographed by her and her family and we can compare the view today.

We will visit Saddler St where the family business was located, the old New College at Nevilles Cross, the site of the Newton Hall and with a detour to Gilesgate where Daisy lived.

We will follow sections of quiet road and off road paths largely around Durham City so a hybrid bike is most suitable, although a mountain or road bike would also be ok. There will be hills getting out of Durham but are spaced out in the ride.

This is a suitable ride if you’re wanting to build up your confidence as well as for more experienced riders wanting a relaxed trip with a bit of chat and Daisy Edis history included.

In order for the ride to leave promptly, please be punctual so we can carry out bike checks, etc. prior to us setting off. Expect to be out for 2-3 hours. We will have an optional cafe stop after.

For any queries please contact us at [email protected] and any last minute cancellations on the day please text 07708327943 (note this phone is only for the day of the ride).

In view of COVID-19 we will be taking this into account with our ride leading and we will follow govt. guidelines. Please note the following:
• We are keeping group numbers small• We will not share any equipment so please be organised and bring your own items eg drink, spare inner tube, tyre levers and pump, sun cream and hand sanitiser. • You should pay particular attention to your bike being in good working order before attending a ride so as to minimise risks and disruption to rides.
• We will ride taking social distancing into account.
• Participants must not attend a ride if they have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in contact with anyone with symptoms.
• Anyone who develops COVID symptoms after a ride must contact the leader who will inform British Cycling HQ who will then contact everyone who attended the ride.
You can contact the leader directly via the ‘Message Ride Creator’ tab in the ride posting on let’s ride unless you have their direct contact details already.
Audrey