The Brides of Eldon Street

The HSHAZ worked with artists to engage local independent businesses and shoppers. The Eldon Street Brides aka We Great Ladies have visited shops with photographer James Mulkeen, to explore and illustrate local people’s love for Eldon Street and to find out why local shoppers love to visit the many independent businesses on Eldon Street and the Arcade.

Watch this short video where Gemma and Becky explain what the project has meant to them.

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  • Two people in white wedding attire stand outside Harrals Jewelers, holding bouquets. Both wear white capes with feathered headpieces and smile at the camera. A clock with the store's name is visible above them.
  • Two smiling women in white dresses and fur shawls holding bouquets. They stand outdoors with historic buildings in the background, wearing feathered hats with netting.
  • Two people dressed in matching white outfits and hats stand in front of a building with purple walls. They are holding items above their heads and are posed with expressions of surprise or excitement.
  • Two people in vintage white dresses and faux fur shawls stand beside a classic jukebox. They wear white fascinators and red lipstick. The red wall behind them displays retro music and film posters, giving the setting a nostalgic feel.
  • Two people in vintage white dresses and headbands joyfully dance in a cobblestone arcade with glass ceiling. They wear white shoes and hold white fans, surrounded by ornate shop fronts.
  • Two people in white dresses and faux fur shawls clink bottles in celebration, sitting at a table with red heart decorations. A large red heart-shaped balloon is behind them, and a vintage black-and-white photo is on the wall.

'Preloved' a poem by Kay Buckley set on Eldon Street in Barnsley town centre. Performed by the WE Great Ladies. Film produced by James Lockey. Part of the Eldon Street High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ).

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