Before 24-hour news and social media, how did people see the world? In the 1930s, Picture post revolutionized the way Britain understood itself. This groundbreaking photo-magazine captured everyday life, major events, and shifting social attitudes, reaching 1.7 million readers at its peak.

This exhibition brings Picture post to life through striking photography, revealing Britain’s transformation from the 1930s to the 1950s. From war and politics to cultural change, discover the moments that defined a nation.

Experience the power of photography to inform, challenge, and connect—just as Picture Post did for a generation.

The exhibition has been developed in partnership with the Hulton Archive (Getty Images) and the Tom Hopkinson Centre for Media History (School of Journalism, Media and Culture, Cardiff University).

(The exhibition is co-curated by Dr Tom Allbeson, Reader in Media and Photographic History, Cardiff University)