David Tunnicliffe -The Road to Palmyra, and Travels With A Tangerine at Dimbola Museum and Galleries

Dimbola Museum and Galleries is proud to present two stunning exhibitions by David Tunnicliffe, showcasing black and white photographs taken during his travels in the Middle East. In a career spanning over forty years, David’s work as a diplomat and an academic took him to the far corners of the earth, giving him access to unique photographic opportunities denied to many.

The Road to Palmyra
David’s striking images of Palmyra were taken during a visit to Syria in 1993, making them a crucial document in preserving the history of one of the “seven wonders of the Middle East”, and showcasing the magnificence and beauty of this grand city in the desert.

Travels With A Tangerine
Taking his inspiration from Ibn Battuta, a 14th century traveller, David began his worldwide travels in India in 1967, taking his camera to Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, capturing his own photographic record of the places he visited and the people he met.

📷 Dimbola – Museum & Galleries

📅 Until 8th March 2026

📍 Terrace Lane, Freshwater, Isle of Wight PO40 9QE