Oldham '85: portraits of Mrs Hughes and Stanley, 1985 (b/w photo)

Mrs Hughes and Stanley. Stanley is 56 and is physically disabled. Mrs Hughs adopted Stanley when he was a baby caring for him all his life. She was presented with a medal from the Pope for her devotion in looking after Stanley. 1985 (photo) This photograph is part of a project that was titled 'Oldham '85: Care of the Elderly', it was completed during the summer months of 1985. It was part of a series of photographs that recorded through portraits and interviews the lives of residents living in sheltered accommodation in the former cotton town of Failsworth, Oldham, Greater Manchester, UK. Sheltered accommodation is designed for people who are elderly or have disabilities enabling them to live independently, but may need occasional help or support. Brief excerpts from their interview are included in the captions.