In November Bradford Cathedral put on an exhibition of photographs of everyday life in war-torn Afghanistan – but the woman who took the pictures over a three-year period was unable to see them.

Farahnaz Karimy, an Afghan photojournalist for the European Pressphoto Agency, had been deported from Yorkshire to Hungary after the Home Office rejected her request for asylum.

Next month her photographs – Everyday Life In A War Zone – will go on show at Thornton’s South Square Gallery.

Throughout the exhibition the gallery will collaborate with BIASAN, the Bradford-based voluntary organisation that offers support and advice for refugees and asylum-seekers.

From 2004 to 2007, Farahnaz documented scenes of work, school, play and family life in Heart, interspersed with scenes showing the results of conflict and violence.

Jennifer Sobol, who specialises in community exhibitions at South Square, said: “As a female photographer, the camera has provided Farahnaz with a powerful voice to express the reality of living in a war zone.

“This unique perspective provides us with an honest and poignant insight behind the drama of the media.

“Farahnaz was forced to flee the country with only the youngest of her four children. She arrived in Britain in 2008 and asked for asylum. She was sent to Bradford and then Wakefield.

“In 2009 Farahnaz and her nine-year-old son Ali were taken into detention and deported.

“During May, South Square and BIASAN will run a workshop for asylum-seekers and refugees, which will enable them to explore the landscape and landmarks of Thornton village, including the Bronte birthplace and the viaduct.”

The European Pressphoto Agency donated the use of Farahnaz’s pictures for free.

Everyday Life In A War Zone is at South Square from May 8 to May 30. The gallery opens Tuesday to Sunday from Noon to 3pm.