Skinningrove by Chris Killip is a candid image taken in the small village of Skinningrove, south of Saltburn on the north east coast of England. It was published in Killip's most celebrated book, In Flagrante, a 1988 collection of images documenting the deindustrialisation of the North East.  

In this short video, James describes why this image means so much to him and how last year it drew him back to the same spot to record the changes and similiarities in the landscape.

James' example highlights how local history is as valuable in the ordinary as it is in the spectacular, and that there is local history all around us to capture in an image.

Submissions are open now for Local History Photographer of the Year, in adult and junior categories. Why not enter today?

See details of the competition and how to enter at https://www.balh.org.uk/photo