Brick Lane Bridge Rivets

I imagine the cast iron rivets which adorn the panels on Brick Lane bridge photograph the people I’ve captured  over the years.

Lady walking on Brick Lane Bridge, 1985

They are like beadie eyed cameras which remain constant no matter what the Council does to clean up the bridge. The lady above could be taking part in an early photographic experiment: every time one of her legs pass a rivet she is photographed.

Wardrobe on Brick Lane bridge, 2010

Despite posters and wardrobes the rivets shine through. They are spots from the industrial revolution which refuse to move no matter how much regeneration you throw at them.

Brick Lane bridge, 2010

I think the rivets have recorded every single person that has passed the bridge.

Lady walking on Brick Lane Bridge, 1985

Brick Lane bridge, 1984