GLASSEYE MAGAZINE

CULTURE AND HERITAGE ACROSS ST. HELENS

A black and white photo of a person with curly hair, mouth open and eyes closed, possibly shouting or expressing emotion. Overlaid text reads 'GLASS EYE' with a pink circle saying 'FREE'. Additional text includes 'ST. HELENS HERITAGE' and issue details 'DECEMBER 2024'. Logos for Heritage Fund, RE-DOCK, and Creative Underground are at the bottom.
A poster for St. Helens Heritage featuring a photo of two elderly people sitting on a park bench with their heads bowed. The poster includes bold yellow and white text, a black background, a graphic of a red eye, and various smaller text details promoting local events and heritage projects.
A poster for St. Helens Heritage showing a large lion, a police officer with a red mark on face raising hand, Big Ben in the background, with graffiti-style art and text about public art and local history, included the word "FREE" in a pink circle.
Cover of Glass Eye magazine, Issue No. 4, May 2025, featuring children in a dance or gymnastics pose, with the title 'Glass Eye' and promotional text including 'FREE' and 'St. Helens Heritage'.
A black-and-white photo of a person with glasses and curly hair, yelling with their eyes shut, with a red vertical stripe down the middle. Text overlays include "Glass Eye," "Free," "St. Helens Heritage," and event details for December 2024.
Black and white promotional poster for an event featuring a photograph of an industrial building or factory, with text about upcoming issues of GLASS EYE magazine, a QR code, and contact information.
Page from a publication with black-and-white photos of people at a film launch event, a QR code, and text about the documentary 'Another Country' discussing local culture and history.
Black and white photo of a woman with shoulder-length hair, wearing a leather jacket, sitting outdoors with a serious expression. The setting appears to be a stage or outdoor event, with stacked chairs and a wooden wall in the background.
Black and white photos of young people at a music festival and backstage. Top photo shows Janet Forrest and Edwina Allcock backstage at the St. Helens Show. Middle photo shows a group of children sitting on the grass at Windlehurst Music Festival, wi
Three black-and-white photographs of outdoor music scenes. The first shows Esther and Paul Wilson sitting on grass, with people sitting behind them. The second depicts Andy 'Mav' Mather and Daz Hull watching a band at Derbyshire Hill Bank Holiday Fun
A man wearing a shower cap and casual clothing crouches next to a dog in front of a sign reading 'Windlehurst Community Centre.' The man is gently holding the dog, which is wearing a bandana and harness. There is a fence and some trees in the backgro
Three black and white photos, top to bottom: silhouettes of people with bicycles at sunset, exterior of Windlehurst Community Centre on Gamble Avenue, and an indoor scene of a rehearsal with people sitting on the floor watching a performer.
Map of Windlehurst area with photos and descriptions of local landmarks, music events, and community centers, including the St. Helens Show Sherdley Park, Windlehurst Community Centre, The Royal Alfred, The Citadel Arts Centre, The Dead Fly Rehearsal
Memorial page for Mike Parker with photos of him, a man in a black leather jacket, a man in a maroon shirt, and a man with a dog, along with text describing his life and impact in music and teaching.
Black and white photo of a shirtless man with glasses, tattoos, and jeans standing with hands on hips on a grassy field, with a building and trees in the background. Text overlay: "DAVE 'EX-ARMY' HAMILTON AT WINDELHURST COMMUNITY CENTRE HELPING TO SE
Black and white collage of musicians performing at the Windlehurst Festival, including a band named Flex, Ray Green singing, John Foster with a guitar, In From The Storm on stage, The Happy Gauls at The Citadel, and Lee Van Cleef performing.
A collage of black and white photos of a live music performance at a festival. The top photo shows a band called Clockwise performing at the St. Helens Show, with a woman singing and a guitarist. The middle left photo is of a man named Mark 'Tut' Hut
Black and white photo of a group of young male band members from St. Helens in 1986, posing on the steps of a building.
Black and white group photo of young men standing on the steps of a building, with a smaller inset image of a woman with short blonde hair holding a gun, titled "Elegance Charm."
Collage of band members and recording studio scenes. Top left: five young men standing outside, looking up at the camera. Top right: man holding a drink in a recording studio. Middle left: two men in a recording booth, one with headphones, recording.
Black and white photo of four young men, three standing and one sitting on the ground, outdoors in front of a wire fence with industrial buildings in the background. All are dressed in casual clothing typical of the 1980s. The man on the far left wea
Black and white photo of five men and a woman around a piano, with some mics and candles, members of Mr. Strettles Piano band at Dead Fly rehearsal room in Ravenhead, 1989, with credits for band members and roles listed.
Page from a magazine or document discussing heritage and history, focusing on St. Helens, with text blocks and a highlighted section about the town's history.
Photograph of an elderly man with white hair, wearing a dark jacket and patterned shirt, standing outdoors.
Collage of five black and white photos of outdoor live music performances, including bands playing drums, guitars, keyboards, and a singer, at a festival or concert.
Black and white concert photos of the band Poisoned Electrict Head performing on stage, with a large central picture of two band members singing with raised hands, and smaller images of band members playing keyboard and guitar.
Two black and white photographs of musicians: the top photo shows two men with guitars, smiling at the camera, and the bottom photo shows a band performing on stage with a keyboard and other instruments.
Black and white magazine page titled 'Glass Eye' with sections about fixing the past, heritage, Mike Parker, the film 'Another Country', and band photography; includes a photo of a boy with an audience of people, and a smaller photo of industrial chi
A poster advertising St. Helens Heritage programs with an outdoor scene of two elderly people sitting on a park bench, looking downward. The poster features a mix of bold yellow and white text, a floral background, and a camera icon indicating a free
Close-up of a bronze statue of two humanoid figures embracing, with the text 'Notice-Board' at the top and 'Noticed this in St. Helens? Where is it?' in the center.
A newsletter page titled 'Second Helpings' with articles, images, and colorful boxes highlighting certain pages and topics. The page contains text about heritage, a photo essay, and mentions of a theatrical feature. Colorful boxes on the right list a
A black and white photograph of a woman holding a large sign that reads "MAUDS AT WORK" in front of her, with an urban street scene in the background. The woman is wearing a jacket and skirt and appears to be smiling.
A magazine page with an article titled 'Creativity is what got us here...' by Esther Wilson, discussing theater and activism. The page features a black-and-white logo in the center with a stylized dancing figure and the text 'Mauds At Work.'
A black-and-white photo of a man and woman on stage. The man is sitting on a bench, reaching out and touching the woman’s face, who is sitting on a chair. The background is dark. There is also a poster titled 'Nothing to Write Home About', featuring
Page from a magazine titled 'Mauds at Work', featuring text about a theatre company, a quote in a black box stating 'They didn’t have to wait for permission to express themselves. They had voices, imaginations, and courage.', and a black and white il
Black and white photo of two women standing on a construction site, using scaffolding poles to balance while working on a wooden structure.
A collage of three vintage black-and-white photographs with a written essay. The first photo features a group of young women outdoors, smiling and hugging. The second photo shows two young women sitting on a bench with their hands in their pockets, d
Cover of a magazine featuring a black-and-white photo of an urban landscape with industrial buildings and a river, with a torn paper style overlay displaying the text 'Lovers to Want Revisted Roger Hill'.
A magazine page titled "Lovers Town Revisited" with text blocks, including black highlighted sections. The page contains a poem by Billy Bragg, references to local history, and commentary on economic and industrial growth and decline.
Black and white photograph of a tree with thin branches near a railway station, with buildings and train tracks in the distance on a cloudy day.
A page from a magazine or book featuring black and white photographs of urban scenes, along with columns of text discussing history, progress, and reflection.
A magazine page with the headline "MY ST HELENS" and a lengthy article about the Howitzer Brothers' performances, local culture, and theatre shows, with a brick wall background and graffiti at the top.
Poem titled 'Real Man' by The Howitzer Brothers on a pink background, with a QR code and page information at the bottom.
A poem titled 'In the Chapel of Ease' printed on a pink background with black text, featuring a quote from Cavafy and the author's name, Lee Knapper, at the bottom.
Black and white photo of hot air balloons and tents at an outdoor festival, with text overlay about the St. Helens Show and Les Bellmon.
Photograph of the St. Helens Show in the late 1980s, showing a large crowd at an outdoor event with tents, rides, and amusement attractions, set against a backdrop of trees and city buildings.
A black and white photo of Fred Dibnah standing next to a steam traction engine, wearing a cap and glasses. A woman stands beside him. The caption reads: "Fred Dibnah was a regular visitor to the show, bringing his steam traction engine with him." Th
A page from a magazine or book featuring two photographs of men, with accompanying text. One man, wearing a yellow knit hat and glasses, is smiling at the camera. The other man is wearing a cap and glasses, and is smiling as well. The text includes q
A black and white newsletter page titled 'NOTICEBOARD' with articles, a QR code, and contact information, featuring content about films, local history, and upcoming events, with a background image of a bridge or industrial structure.
A man wearing a beanie and glasses standing in a store aisle, looking at products on the shelves. There is a large yellow circle with the text "feels like summer" and an overlay of white text announcing the next issue of Glass Eye magazine, including
Poster for St. Helens Heritage event, issue number 3, held in November 2023, featuring a stylized illustration of a lion with a blue face and a person dressed as a British police officer with a clock hat, standing in front of a London skyline at nigh
Magazine cover titled 'Warning' with a photo of a building facade featuring a bird sculpture underneath a bay window. A small inset photo shows a man with glasses and a beard.
Inside page of a magazine titled 'Inside Issue No. 3,' featuring contents such as 'Public Art,' 'Gnarli... Remembering Gnarli,' 'What is it About Blackbrook?', 'Rocket Salad and Cheap Fizz,' 'What Heritage Means To Me,' 'The Art of Darts,' 'Introduci
Magazine page about public art featuring statues and murals, including a large statue of a seated man with arms crossed, a sculpture of a woman carrying a child, and a memorial plaque at a park.
A mural of a lantern and butterflies on a dark wall with the phrase "Carry the torch of your dreams" and three smaller images: a mosaic of a sun, a stone sculpture with a twisted ribbon shape, and a sign with an abstract twisting shape.
Photograph of two framed displays of public art in St. Helens, featuring a large sculpture of a miner and a mosaic of a woman with a child, both accompanied by lists of other local art installations.
Street art mural showing black silhouettes of birds flying against a red, orange, and yellow background, with the text 'THE K'S' and 'I WONDER IF THE WORLD KNOWS?'
A house with a Union Jack flag hanging in a window, surrounded by leafless trees and a fence, under a partly cloudy sky. Text overlay reads, 'What is it about!!! Blackbrook?'
A newspaper page features a large photo of a damaged wooden bridge over a river, with broken planks and a collapsed section. The article discusses local council issues, community feelings of belonging, and political topics, with highlighted quotes in
Collage of various images featuring band performances, with bright and colorful overlays, the words "GNARL" in large bold letters, and smaller text "TEEN LINER 2013" on a vibrant background.
A collage of images from a Gnarl-era concert, featuring band members performing on stage, a close-up of a musician playing guitar, a newspaper article about the event, and a crowd scene at night with vibrant colorful lighting.
Looking up at a group of people standing inside a tall metal tower, with their heads and shoulders visible against the structure's framework.
Vintage-style poster promoting the Rocket Salad and CheapFizz event at a local establishment. Text references a major railway event in 1980, the Rainhill Trials, and mentions celebrations planned for the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railwa
Magazine page featuring a poem or story in paragraph format, with a champagne bucket and two glasses of champagne at the bottom right corner. The page is labeled as Glasse Magazine Issue No. 3, April 2025.
A magazine page titled "The Art of Darts" featuring Sam Hart, a final year student at the University of Central Lancashire, with images of people playing darts and historical photos of St. Helens dart players. The page discusses Hart's background, pa
Historical photo of a group of women and children, with some holding darts, in an indoor setting. The image appears to be taken at an event or gathering, with text overlay discussing the history of St Helens with Claire Rigby and darts' cultural sign
A woman with a smile wearing a patterned headscarf, standing next to a white bust sculpture with closed eyes. The background features a brick wall and a warm, dimly lit environment, possibly a cafe or gallery.
A magazine page featuring reviews of a theatrical performance and community events, including photos of actors in costume, a QR code for a charity contact, and handwritten notes from readers.
A brick corner building with a green storefront and a street sign that says 'New Cross Street South'. The storefront has the number 24 and the words 'Burchall's' above the windows. The sky is clear and blue.
A collage of six humorous photos of a man with glasses and a beard, dressed in a mustard yellow shirt, engaging in various quirky activities. The first shows him lying on a bed in a bedroom, the second captures his reflection in a mirror while holdin
Black and white photograph of three young girls in gymnastics uniforms practicing a pose on the floor. The magazine cover includes yellow and red text, with the title 'Glass Eye,' issue number 4, May 2025, and location 'St. Helens Heritage.' There is
Mosaic artwork of a glass eye, with the word 'NOTICING' overlaid in stylized letters. The mosaic features shattered mirror pieces arranged to depict the eye, with colors including green, blue, red, and black.
Page from Glass Eye magazine, June 2025, page 3, featuring articles, QR codes, and images related to local events, photography, and community culture.
Black and white photograph of three women in dance poses, with text overlay and caption about St Helens' 'Creative Underground' dance initiative and credit to Rita Allcock and Karen Jaundrill-Scott.
An article about the history and performances of the St. Helens Arts Forum, covering dance, theatre, and creative projects from the 1980s to 1990s, including notable individuals and events.
Page from a magazine or program with text and a small image at the top showing a performance or dance festival.
Text-heavy page with descriptions of performances by Karen, Jaime, and Wendy, including their background and experiences at dance festivals and recitals.
Black-and-white photo of two women, one looking down, the other looking slightly upward, both dressed in revealing clothing, posing against a dark background.
Black and white photo of three women with short hair, wearing black clothing and fishnet stockings, posed closely together against a black background.
Group of diverse volunteers standing in a cafe, smiling, with a sign behind them that says 'Canaan Latte.' A person on the right is holding a cup, and the background features a cafe interior.
An article from Glass Eye magazine June 2025, page 19, featuring text about Café Laziz, its cultural focus, staff, and food offerings, including images of a coffee cup, rice dish, and a logo of Café Laziz.
Black and white illustration of an industrial landscape with storage tanks, buildings, and a cloudy sky, overlaid with the title 'BRING ON THE DISRUPTION' and the subtitle 'Roger Hill meets the man overseeing the remaking of St Helens Town Centre'.
An article page from a magazine discussing urban planning, community development, and future projects, with a focus on the town of St Helens and the St Mary's Shopping Centre.
Chart displaying various textures and materials used in building facades, including brick, lintel, windows, craft, and details like metal finishes, terracotta tiles, bond brick, and facade studies, with color and texture samples and architectural det
A poster showcasing early 1900s local brickmakers in St. Helens, featuring a collection of historic brick mementos, manufacturing and storytelling phases including Greenall Whitley Brewery and Daglish Foundry, with images of historical buildings and
Black and white photos of historic and modern buildings, including a street view of a building, a church with a clock tower, and a contemporary structure, accompanied by text about local development, architecture, and community planning.
Black and white photograph of a spiral staircase viewed from above, with the text 'Remembering the Gamble' at the top. Additional text at the bottom discusses young people in St. Helens past, studying art at the Gamble, and two ex-student's reflectio
Page from a magazine or journal discussing the Gambel Institute Art School, its history, philosophy, and influence, featuring text and a small black-and-white illustration at the bottom.
Page from a publication with text and two black and white photographs of young people. The first photo shows a close-up of a young man and woman in an affectionate pose, and the second photo shows a group of three young people lying close together, s
Page from Glass Eye magazine, June 2025, page 20, featuring a feature on public art, historical references, and a poem about a horse. Text discusses Newtown le Willows, Britain, and the history and preservation of local landmarks.
Collage of murals and signs supporting women and love in St. Helens, including colorful heart-shaped and text-based artwork, and a logo for The Gong Show.
Colorful artwork featuring strawberries, purple bears with green hearts, blue and orange mushrooms, a fairy with orange wings, and a large smiling yellow face. Text reads 'Double Dipped Strawbs St. Helens 1989'. Bottom caption says 'Glass Eye June 20
A page from a June 2025 magazine featuring colorful, whimsical illustrations of various characters and objects, with a large block of handwritten-style text describing playful love-themed phrases and references to pop culture, including Super Mario,
An article from a magazine or publication featuring multiple sections about music events and artists. It includes the names 'David Evans' and 'My 6 Best Gigs' on the left side, a logo for 'The Cong Show' in the center, and a photograph of a man playi
A collage of images from a concert and band performances, including The Rockingbirds, Deaf School, and a group of band members on stage. There are textual descriptions of standing at the auditorium, listening to The Rockingbirds, and attending Deaf S
A page from a magazine with two columns of text and an image of a stone statue of St. Helena outside a church. The page is titled "Glass Eye | June 2025 | Page 26." The text discusses the history of St. Helena and the true cross, and mentions a poem
A printed letter discussing plans for the Rainhill Trials 200, an upcoming exhibition, book launch, photo displays, and community engagement activities related to railways and local history, signed by Susan Davies, RT200 Committee Chair, and detailin
A black and white photo of a young person smiling and holding a camera, with an older person singing into a microphone in a smaller inset photo. The text 'GLASS EYES' is written in collage style at the top left, with a red and black color scheme, and