Engraved in Absence: The Memorial Plaque Project

30/03/2026

I’m really pleased to invite you to my upcoming exhibition, *Engraved In Absence* — part of The Memorial Plaque Project.

This body of work explores memory, loss, and remembrance through engraved forms, inspired by stories that continue to resonate across generations.

📍 Heugh Battery Museum
📅 1st April 2026
⏰ 17:00 – 19:00

The exhibition has been curated by Lee Bullivant, and it would mean a lot to see some familiar faces there for the opening.

Everyone is welcome — come along, take a look, and share in the conversation.

19/12/2025

What a wonderful review I received this morning

17/12/2025

Engraved in Absence – Temporary Return to Heugh Battery
We are pleased to announce that Engraved in Absence will return to Heugh Battery for a limited period.
📍 Location: Heugh Battery Hartlepool
📅 Dates: 2nd April – 15 May 2026
Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the installation once again during this time. We look forward to welcoming you back to Heugh Battery to engage with this important work.

16/12/2025

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came along today to my exhibition Engraved in Absence at the Heugh Battery. Your presence, conversations, and support truly meant a great deal.
I’m already looking forward to returning in April 2026 to exhibit for a longer period of time and to share more work with you all.
A massive thank you to Diane and the entire team at the Heugh Battery for their generosity, hard work, and continued support in making this possible. It’s been an absolute pleasure.

30/11/2025

✨ Why I’ve Set Up a GoFundMe ✨
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share something important with you all. I’ve created a GoFundMe page to help support the project that means a lot to me. This project is all about gathering as many stories as possible—real experiences, real voices, real people.
These stories have the power to inspire, connect, and make a difference. But to collect them properly, present them well, and take this project where it needs to go, I need a bit of help. Your support—whether through donating, sharing the GoFundMe link, or contributing your own story—would truly make an impact.
Every contribution helps me reach more people, preserve more stories, and bring this project to life in the way it deserves.
If you can support in any way, big or small, it would mean the world to me. ❤️
Thank you for being part of this journey.
👉 Link to GoFundMe:

Engraved in Absence: The Memorial Plaque Project The Death Penny P… Lee Bullivant needs your support for Engraved in Absence: The Memorial Plaque Project

29/11/2025

Maps of the world

I just wanted to take a moment to say how incredibly grateful I am for the amazing response I’ve had about the memorial plaque / “death penny.”

What started as a simple post has reached so many people — from veterans and families across the UK and all the way up to Scotland, to kind-hearted folks in Vancouver, and even as far as South Africa. I’m honestly blown away by the messages, stories, and support that have been shared with me.

Thank you to everyone who reached out, offered information, or simply showed kindness. It’s touching to see how deeply these pieces of history connect us, no matter where in the world we are.

Your help and compassion mean more than you know. ❤️🌍

29/11/2025

Engraved in Absence: The Memorial Plaque Project

The Death Penny Project preserves the personal stories behind the bronze memorial plaques given to families of fallen First World War service members. Many of these plaques—and the histories they represent—are quietly disappearing from memory.

I have begun photographing these plaques and capturing video interviews with families who still hold them, documenting the legacy of their loved ones. Each story is a powerful reminder of sacrifice, loss, and the way history continues to shape our lives today.

I am raising funds to continue travelling to meet more families, complete this documentary work, and publish a book that weaves together their stories, portraits, and historical context. Your support will also help create a public exhibition to share these voices with a wider audience and ensure that these lives are never forgotten.

By contributing, you are helping preserve a part of our collective history—one family, one story, and one plaque at a time. Details as follows Pinnacle peak photography sort code 040003 account number 46954497 all contributions will be gratefully accepted