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CREATIVE RAILWAY PHOTOGRAPHY
Established in 1971, The Circle set out to promote a more imaginative and creative style of railway photography.
More than fifty years on, its aim remains unchanged; to portray the contemporary railway environment
through an expanded pictorial or avant-garde style.
The October Gallery is now open for viewing.
Just click on the image to see the latest pictures from the Circle’s members.
The Fourth Quarter Critique Gallery is now open.
Members can click on the image to log in – upload and comment.
ZOOM SOCIALS’
– Wed 28 Oct 2026 7:30 pm– Andrew Shenton: Informal Members’ Evening.
– Wed 18 Nov 2026 7:30 pm – Workshop 1: Capture (Mark Lawrence).
– Wed 6 Jan 2027 7:30 pm– Workshop 2: Curation (Kim Fullbrook).
– Wed 27 Jan 2027 7:30 pm– Workshop 3: Processing (Mark Lawrence).
– Wed 17 Feb 2027 7:30 pm – Workshop 4: Black & White (Mark Lawrence).
– Mon 22 Feb 2027 7:00 pm– Phoenix Annual General Meeting.
– Wed 3 Mar 2027 7:30 pm– January Gallery: Critique Zoom.
The Spring 2026 edition of the Phoenix Journal is now available to read or download.
Click on the cover to go to the journal page.
The wait is over and the results are in for Photograph and Photographer of the Year 2025.
To view the winners click on the image.
As part of the Railway 200 Celebrations the Circle have an exhibition in conjunction with our friends at the Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre.
For opening times please click on the logo.
2021 represented a significant milestone in the history of the Phoenix Railway-Photographic Circle with the celebration of our 50th anniversary by publishing a book to showcase some of the members work, past and present, over the five decades of operation.
Order your copy today direct from the publisher, Mortons, by clicking on the cover.
