When We Build Again: Revisited is an upcoming photography exhibition supported by the Bournville Village Trust, featuring contemporary stills of Bournville. The photos, taken by artist Stuart Whipps, are heavily inspired by the earlier works of photographer Bill Brandt.
Brandt was one of the most prolific photographers of the 20th century and his photos of Bournville between 1939 and 1943 were a key component of the When We Build Again report, that advocated for better housing for the working class.
Professor Matt Houlbrook, Professor of Cultural History, brought his expertise of modern British history to his partnership with Whipps to create an exhibition that explores how Bournville has changed and developed since the time of Bill Brandt. By examining this history and its relationship to the present, the photos bring into question what the future of Bournville will be as it continues to wrestle with financial and environmental challenges.
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