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The people who participated in the show supplied a photo of themselves with someone who has died – then Simon, who was prompted to explore the process of grief and bereavement following the death of his father, restaged the old picture at the exact spot where it was taken. Here are the nine stories featured in the show. See www.museums-sheffield.org.uk for more information and read a full interview with Simon here.
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. Simon Bray at the LovedandLost exhibition © Museums Sheffield (2).jpg
Simon Bray in the gallery at Weston Park Museum. Picture: Museums Sheffield | Other 3rd Party Photo: Museums Sheffield
. Ceryl and Macsen
Ceryl returns to Lawrenny Bay in Pembrokeshire to recall memories of summer holidays spent playing on the beach with her son Macsen. She talks about how the loss of Macsen created a chasm in the family, how holding it in might not be the answer and shares her hopes for the future. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Simon Bray
. Kyle and Grandad
Kyle returns to St Luke’s Hospice in Sheffield to restage a photograph of him giving his grandad Bob a shave a few days before he passed away. Kyle shares how his grandad was like a dad to him, how he cared for his large family and always put everyone else first. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Simon Bray
. Darren and Craig
Darren returns to the location of a regular family walk in Lancashire to restage a photograph taken with his brother Craig when they were kids. He talks about the pain of suddenly losing Craig, how he carries on traditions to remember him and how talking about loss can help. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Simon Bray
1. Ceryl and Macsen
Ceryl returns to Lawrenny Bay in Pembrokeshire to recall memories of summer holidays spent playing on the beach with her son Macsen. She talks about how the loss of Macsen created a chasm in the family, how holding it in might not be the answer and shares her hopes for the future. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Simon Bray
2. Kyle and Grandad
Kyle returns to St Luke’s Hospice in Sheffield to restage a photograph of him giving his grandad Bob a shave a few days before he passed away. Kyle shares how his grandad was like a dad to him, how he cared for his large family and always put everyone else first. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Simon Bray
3. Darren and Craig
Darren returns to the location of a regular family walk in Lancashire to restage a photograph taken with his brother Craig when they were kids. He talks about the pain of suddenly losing Craig, how he carries on traditions to remember him and how talking about loss can help. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Simon Bray
4. Nicola, Mum, Dad and Geoff
Nicola returns to Beacon Fell in Lancashire to restage a childhood photo. She is the only surviving person in the image, having lost her mother, father and brother in quick succession. She shares her story, the pain of being the only one left and how that has shaped her perspective on life. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Simon Bray