"Sheffield is shaped by industry, it dominates the landscape and the built environments. The city’s layout is heavily influenced by the industry of the 19th and 20th century with parts of the city centre dating back back further. In fact under the Castlegate area, which is currently under development, is buried the site of the forge which is often regarded as the birthplace of the industrial revolution.

'Down Middlewood Lane' is a photographic journey exploring the socio-economic impact of Sheffield’s post industrial landscape through the fictional area of Middlewood Lane. The scars of Sheffield’s industrial past not only run through the landscape, but also through the social makeup of the city. Creating a fictional place allows me to explore different areas without isolating any single part."