Blind photographer showcases work in memory of wife

Nicholas and Barbara Stanley were married for more than 49 years

A photographer who is registered blind is holding an exhibition of his work in memory of his late wife.

Nicholas Stanley, 73, is showcasing a selection of his photographs at Leicester Adult Education Centre in Belvoir Street, Leicester.

Mr Stanley said his wife Barbara died in 2022 from motor neurone disease (MND) and the problems with his vision were a result of multiple strokes that he suffered in 2014.

It is set to run from Monday for two weeks, with any funds raised by it being split between the MND Association and Stroke Association.

Mr Stanley says he has chosen "an eclectic mix" of photographs from his career, which spanned more than four decades

Mr Stanley, from Coventry, said he could not find any locations near his home as they "wanted far too much money".

"I was forced to look elsewhere," he added.

"The curator from Leicester saw my work and said 'that is just what we want'."

Mr Stanley is a fellow of the Master Photographers Association and said the preparations for the exhibition were all finished now.

There are between 50 and 60 A1-sized prints on show, he added.

Mr Stanley said: "My wife died from MND in 2022. We were married for 49 and a bit years and only just missed our golden anniversary.

"I was a professional photographer for 42 years and this is a retrospective exhibition of my work."

He explained that, since his stroke, he was left with brain damage and only gets half the picture from both eyes as a result.

"The vision I do get is very poor," Mr Stanley added.