Skinningrove 1982 – 84

Chris Killip: Skinningrove 1982 – 84

Chris Killip: Skinningrove 1982 – 84

The village of Skinningrove lies on the North-East coast of England, halfway between Middlesbrough and Whitby. Hidden in a steep valley it veers away from the main road and faces out onto the North Sea. Like a lot of tight-knit fishing communities it could be hostile to strangers, especially one with a camera. “Now Then” is the standard greeting in…