“It’s unclear who first said, ‘The best camera in the world is the one in your hand,’ but most of the photographs in this book are the result of having one, or sometimes two, while on brief holidays or visiting people around Britain.” – Berris Conolly
Field Trips: Travels in Britain 1976–1993 captures nearly two decades of British life and landscapes through the eyes of one of the country’s most insightful documentary photographers. After leaving commercial photography in 1984, Conolly focused on documentary projects in Hackney and Sheffield, yet it was during breaks from these intensive works that Field Trips began, producing spontaneous and deeply personal images.
The book explores Britain in all its diversity: urban streets, rural lanes, quiet villages, industrial towns, and breathtaking countryside. From the rugged mountains of Wales to everyday city corners, Conolly’s black-and-white photographs highlight both the beauty and the mundane, transforming ordinary scenes into evocative visual stories. His ability to capture light, composition, and fleeting moments gives each image emotional depth and authenticity.
Conolly’s journeys also intersect with history. In Wales, he followed the 12th-century circular route described by Gerald of Wales, accompanying the Archbishop of Canterbury during the Third Crusade recruitment campaign, merging historical narrative with contemporary observation.
With eight previous books and numerous exhibitions to his credit, Berris Conolly is recognized internationally for his skill in documenting the character, soul, and subtle rhythms of British life. Essays by Travis Elborough, author of The Bus We Loved and Wish You Were Here – England on Sea, provide rich context, enhancing the reader’s understanding of both place and photographer.
Field Trips is a must-read for photography enthusiasts, historians, and lovers of British culture. This unique collection reminds us that powerful stories often emerge when we simply carry a camera, observe, and let the world unfold before us.
Berris Conolly: Field Trips: Travels in Britain 1976–1993
Category: Photographer Monographs & Art Books
Author: Berris Conolly
Publisher: Dewi Lewis Publishing
Publication Date:
February 2026
Print Length: 120 pages
Language: English
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