Hardmans Unpacked appeal

Conserving, cataloguing, and sharing a unique photo archive.

Black and white photograph of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral under construction.
Fascinating items from the Chambré Hardman collection

Revealing the Archive 

Discover more about our exciting two-year project to make the Edward Chambré Hardman Photographic Archive more accessible to everyone and why your help could make all the difference.

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  • There are over 140,000 photographs, negatives and prints in the collection
  • The collection shows us life from the 1920s – 1970s around Liverpool
  • Laid out end to end, the archive would stretch 400 metres (the same as an Olympic running track!)

Donate to Hardmans Unpacked appeal

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£10 could help to reproduce prints or create materials that can be handled and explored in community outreach activities
£20 could contribute towards the purchase of acid-free packaging to preserve photographs, prints and negatives
£50 could pay for a specialist photographic conservation adviser to advise on the care of an item that is particularly damaged, important or unusual
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Undeveloped rolls of historic Kodak film from the Hardmans' House collection

Preserving a unique collection 

Edward Chambré Hardman's photographs and negatives from the 1920s to the 1970s paint a fascinating social history of Liverpool. His huge photographic archive is owned by the National Trust but is currently not accessible to the public. We need your help to organise, conserve and share it. Discover how we're starting to unpack this fascinating collection.

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Why give to the National Trust?

As a charity, we rely on the generosity of supporters to look after the irreplaceable treasures in our care. Memberships help to pay for some of the work we do. But they only go so far. Additional donations are crucial to maintaining our collections, from stunning works of silverware to personal keepsakes that bring the past to life. Your donation will go towards this project and other vital conservation work to our collections at this special place. With your support, we can continue to conserve, protect and provide access to these fascinating pieces of history. For ever, for everyone.

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