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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 14/10/2026

After years of hard work it was an honour to finally launch 'Larger Than Life's at Lightroom in London. A joyful celebration of the inspiring story of aardman and the power of human creativity

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 06/10/2026

Still traumatised by the memory of eating a Pimms trifle... I had obviously expected Pimms flavoured jelly. What I had miscalculated was just how much they'd be trying to reflect the Pimms vibe by having you effectively swallow down chunks of cucumber with the custard and cream

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 30/08/2026

Pinhole Photograph of the Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

Black and white pinhole photograph looking down on railway track leading to Lynmouth

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 09/08/2026

Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2026 🎈

Hot air balloons in the sky above Clifton suspension bridge

Hot air balloons above Bristol city centre

Low hot air balloons over terrace houses

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 26/07/2026

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway - the highest and steepest water-powered cliff railway in the world* *Not sure if that's just niches within niches to sound impressive but a genuinely fascinating bit of Victorian engineering

Base of Lynton and Lynmouth cliff railway showing car at the bottom and rails going up the cliff face

View down cliff railway track with coast in background

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 11/07/2026

Bristol Pride 2026 🏳️‍🌈

Crowds at Bristol Pride march waving flags

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 27/06/2026

Pinholing Lancelot Brown Monument at Wrest Park #analoguephotography

Shot of Harman Titan pinhole camera taken on Ilford Advocate

Black and white pinhole photograph of monument (the one taken by the Harman Titan in the previous shot)

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 26/06/2026

Hmm not how I'd spell it...

Sign reading 'Vegan spelt chocolate chip cookies'

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 02/05/2026

Bristol Jack In The Green sets off from the harbourside

Morris dancers around the Jack In The Green

Close up of Jack in the green showing painted mask against green foliage

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 30/04/2026

Playing around with @harmanphoto.co.uk Switch Azure on my Ilford Advocate ❤️😺

Fluffy white and ginger cat laid in the lawn with surreally switched colours

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 06/04/2026

Playing with @harmanphoto.co.uk Phoenix II on my 75 year old Ilford Advocate #AnaloguePhotography

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 03/04/2026

Time For Manchester Punk Fest 2026 #MPF2026

Reception of Union with sign reading 'Manchester Punk Fest - it's still proper mint'

Programme for Manchester Punk Festival 2026

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 28/03/2026

Saturday Stroll Up Mynydd Pen-y-fâl

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 10/03/2026

In exciting work news I'm so glad this news is finally out in the world. Aardman is doing a Lightroom show! lightroom.uk/whats-on/lar...

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 01/03/2026

Final night of Bristol Light Fest

Illuminated sign reading 'Bristol is always a good idea'in front of illuminated hot air balloon sculptures on Bristol's College Green

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 27/02/2026

Lovely Devon escape for a few days...

View out across a pond with a hint of blue sky

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 22/02/2026

In a random garden centre and it's always good to clock somewhere Lou Bega could go Christmas shopping. Rita's going to be annoyed though...

Branded name bags for 'Angela', 'Pamela' and 'Sandra'

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 17/02/2026

Another Bristol workshop - Pressed wildflowers in glass...

Workshop progress photo showing various pressed flowers on glass

Glass sheet with wooden sticks stuck as separators

Wildflowers sealed between two glass sheets with copper

Finished piece showing pressed wildflowers between two panes of glass held together with soldered copper

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 11/01/2026

Lovely afternoon screenprinting with Print Paradiso on East Street #Bedminster #Bristol

Interior of Print Paradiso on East Street, Bristol

Screenprinted t-shirt of cats claw with the word 'uneasy'

Screenprinted design of basic illustration of a box of Weetabix

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 23/12/2025

All about the meece cheeses

Muppet Christmas Carol t-shirt with embroidered mice and the text 'no cheeses for us meeces'

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 07/12/2025

Some highlights from first reel out with new (old) camera #AnaloguePhotography #IlfordAdvocate #KodakGold200

A pole of flags sticking out from a bush

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 28/11/2025

If they're only able to serve fried eggs then a whole menu seems pretty redundant

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 02/11/2025

Another fun Spirit Photography workshop at the wonderful Negative Thinking in Bristol #AnaloguePhotgraphy

Curve-flipped image of person holding photo showing a black and white image of me looking scared by a cliche white sheet ghost

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 31/10/2025

Extraordinary Halloween effort (from our amazing art dept) at Aardman HQ

Foyer of Aardman Animations with amazing Halloween decorations

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 31/10/2025

Call me fussy but I just don't think £12 to chug garlic and herb seems a good deal...

Bottom of A board reading 'Friday lunch deal - drink pizza dip £12'

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 19/10/2025

Damp Donnington Castle

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 12/10/2025

I found it remarkable. Not least the warning/guidance signs

Warning signs from Paris Catacombs with visual depictions telling you not to touch skulls or draw on skulls

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 08/10/2025

WFH boss keeping a close eye

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 26/09/2025

"Think back to your childhood. Do you remember when the anxiety started?"

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Joe Bell @josephbell.xyz · 10/09/2025

Initially nervous to see every lamppost on West Street in Bedminster turned into a flagpole. Then I saw the sign. 'Whether you've lived here for generations or have arrived seeking safety and new beginnings you're welcome." ❤️ Bristol