Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery’s forthcoming exhibition Where the Light Falls: Winifred Joseph’s Rural Archive 1917—1939 will offer a glimpse into artistic and rural life in Hampshire during the early 20th century.

Running from September 30 until December 20, it will feature modern exhibition prints created from original negatives belonging to Winifred Joseph, a keen photographer.

This exhibition will bring to life a personal chronicle of family, friends and the shaping of a modern life. The photographs were mainly taken around Oakshott Hanger, the beloved country home of East End-based Dr Harry Roberts.

They capture the close bonds and playful antics of those who gathered there, including images of family members, cherished pets and animals, alongside walking trips Joseph undertook across Italy and Switzerland.

During the 1920s and 1930s, ‘Kodaking’ - the art of amateur photography - surged in popularity, allowing individuals like Joseph to meticulously document their daily lives, in a similar way to Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell, who were then living in West Sussex.

Joseph's remarkable archive, part of Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery’s collection, provides a personal perspective on the period, showcasing her artistic eye and the joyous spirit of her world.

The photos range from consciously framed pictures to blurred images taken in a hurry to capture a sensation or fleeting moment.

Joseph used photography to show her identity and the modern life she was living among friends.

Louise Weller, head of collections and exhibitions at the Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery, said: "We are incredibly excited to share Winifred Joseph's extraordinary work with the public.

“Her photographs offer a truly personal and evocative window into a specific time and capture a sense of place, revealing the everyday connections that defined her life in rural Hampshire over a century ago.

“It’s a testament to the power of photography to preserve history and evoke emotion."