This dataset is designed for teaching the hermeneutic analysis of photographic data. The data are provided by Professor Roger Penn from Queen's University Belfast's School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work. The example focuses on how photographs of graffiti can be examined qualitatively using a double hermeneutic. This involves the intersection of detailed descriptive analysis with a broader examination of the wider cultural context surrounding Italian Ultras (hard-core football supporters) and their code of beliefs. The dataset files are accompanied by a Teaching Guide and a Student Guide