Andy Marshall

Why the Digest?

For over twenty years I've been seeking out alternative stories in our surviving material culture and sharing them with my photographs and words.

From Breakdown to New Vocation: My Genius Loci Digest Journey

In the late 1990's I had a breakdown that ultimately led me, through a journey that took me away from depression, to a new career in photography. But what was the spark that ignited my journey?

Andy Marshall's Genius Loci Digest: 17 March 2023

It's almost surreal to think that a place as enchanting as Edinburgh truly exists. Whenever I visit this capital city, which exudes the charm of a quaint village, I have to pinch myself to believe it's only a few hours' drive away.

Between The Fungi and The Fallen Tree

Walks in the Yorkshire Dales

The Georgian House, Edinburgh

Step back inside and enjoy a pure scroll through this lovely Georgian building.

Andy Marshall's Genius Loci Digest: 10 March 2023

The vast matrix of interaction between humans, throughout huge stretches of time, has diluted into a collective consciousness enriched by remarkably beautiful and striking things that have been passed on to us with their meaning intact.

Patina 13th Edition

Be there: Beverley Minster and Beverley town in glorious VR.

Beverley wears its materials on its sleeve - the glorous buff and ochre hues of the pantiles (which originated in the low countries).

My favourite bags for photography

And what is my best bag for photography after 20 years experience?

Andy Marshall's Genius Loci Digest: 3 March 2023

Wirksworth changed the way I see things and I'm thankful for that.

Be there: The chancel at St. Mary, Wirksworth, Derbyshire in glorious VR.

This is a view of the chancel at St. Mary, Wirksworth with its fine encaustic floor tiles and the tomb of Sir Anthony Lowe, gentleman of the bedchamber to both Henry VII, Henry VIII and Edward VI.

A scroll through the buildings of Wirksworth, Derbyshire.

Pure Scroll....