A curated collection of rediscovered vintage photographs has been brought to life in a new book, showcasing intimate moments from the late 1940s.

It’s the product of Absolutely Nice Vintage, a Carlisle based business that sells curated 20th century furniture, homeware, objects and art work run by friends Damian Sealey and Mark Howlette.

The pair often come across old boxes of long forgotten films and photographs on their outings, be it house clearances, auctions or charity shops. 

Earlier this year they found a selection of stunning photographs at local auction house H&H which were brought in as part of a house clearance.

Excerpt from 'Lot 455'Excerpt from 'Lot 455' (Image: Supplied)

Mr Sealey explained: “Part of the allure of these discarded memories is wondering why the person behind the camera captured these moments specifically.”

After posting about the photographs on their Instagram page, they received an ‘overwhelming’ response with one commenter suggesting a book be made.

Working with long term design partner Vincent Walden, they set about curating and designing a 32 page book of a selection of the photographs titled 'Lot 455'.

Excerpt from 'Lot 455'Excerpt from 'Lot 455' (Image: Supplied)

The pair said they were lucky enough to contact the grandson of the photographer who was able to shed some light on them.

The photographs were taken in Tripoli, Libya by Norman Fairlam in the late 1940s while he assisted in setting up an airport there. 

Mr Howlette said: “The photographs capture beautiful, intimate moments of Norman’s family life with wife Bessie and son Malcolm.”

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Born in Haltwhistle in 1911, Norman retired from Newcastle Airport as head of air traffic control in the 1970s.

He lived in and around Newcastle after a stint in Tripoli and passed away in 2005.

The book is available now via absolutelynice.co.uk or by appointment from their studio in the Atlas Works, Denton Holme.