I've been working with Gunnersbury Park & Museum since the end of 2018, shortly after they re-opened following a major refurbishment, helping to build up a library of images they could use in their promotion, 'What's On' guide and for their new website. It has been wonderful to document the huge variety of events, activities and exhibitions they run, explore the stunning buildings and grounds and work with such a wonderful team. I always look forward to photographing at Gunnersbury and I always come away having learnt something new, which is an added bonus! The last shoot I had before lockdown was with the volunteers at Gunnersbury and it was such a lovely day. I've thought a lot about that day while I've been staying at home.

Minibeast SafariMinibeast Safari at Gunnersbury Park Museum. Photograph by Jayne Lloyd.

I was absolutely devastated to see that their lovely café was completely destroyed in a fire in late May. It's a place I've spent a fair bit of time and it was always buzzing (and the queues after parkrun were quite something!) so it's a huge blow to the community as well as on the income for the museum at a time when they had already lost 40% of their entire yearly income over the space of a few weeks due to COVID-19. They are running a campaign at the moment asking for donations to help secure the future of the organisation, which is at serious risk. If you would like to make a donation you can do so here: https://www.visitgunnersbury.org/support-us/

Image © Gunnersbury Park Estate

Below are just a few of the photographs I have taken over the past year or so, to give you a flavour of what a special place it is. I do encourage you to have a look at their website, follow them on social media and go to visit when they are open again - they have such an impressive programme of events, and it's a wonderful place just to have a wander!

Gunnersbury Park and MuseumGunnersbury Park and Museum Winter Fair

Go WestGo West, Gunnersbury Park Museum's first LGBTQ+ Late event Black History Month at Gunnersbury Park MuseumBlack History Month at Gunnersbury Park Museum, with the Huntley Archives. Photograph by Jayne Lloyd. Black History Month at Gunnersbury Park MuseumBlack History Month at Gunnersbury Park Museum, with the Huntley Archives. Photograph by Jayne Lloyd. Gunnersbury Park MuseumGunnersbury Park Museum, photograph by Jayne Lloyd. Hothouse LateHothouse Late event as Gunnersbury Park Museum, 2 August 2019. Go WestGo West, Gunnersbury Park Museum's first LGBTQ+ Late event Hothouse LateHothouse Late event as Gunnersbury Park Museum, 2 August 2019. Gunnersbury Park MuseumGunnersbury Park Museum, photograph by Jayne Lloyd. Visitors at Gunnersbury Park MuseumVisitors at Gunnersbury Park Museum. Photograph by Jayne Lloyd. Princess Amelia's Summer BallPrincess Amelia's Summer Ball at Gunnersbury Park Museum. Photograph by Jayne Lloyd. JayneLloyd_GunnersburyParkMuseum_DiwaliCelebrationWeekend_0723 Volunteers at Gunnersbury Park MuseumVolunteers working in the garden at Gunnersbury Park Museum. Photograph by Jayne Lloyd. Volunteers at Gunnersbury Park MuseumVolunteers working in the archive at Gunnersbury Park Museum. Photograph by Jayne Lloyd. Volunteers at Gunnersbury Park MuseumVolunteers working at Gunnersbury Park Museum. Photograph by Jayne Lloyd. JayneLloyd_GunnersburyParkAndMuseum_9970

Find out more about Gunnersbury Park & Museum here.

I am a professional photographer based in the UK. If you would like to have a chat about working with me, get in touch by email at [email protected] or call 07751233292.