PHIL MAXWELL

Bernard Kops

March 5, 2013

A couple of months ago I had the pleasure of filming the delightful British dramatist, poet and novelist Bernard Kops. Born in the East End in 1926 Bernard was giving a reading at the launch of an exhibition organised by the Sandys Row Synagogue. He treated his audience to readings from his poetry and novels. We will be using the footage for our next film about the East End (www.eastendlives.co.uk). The event was facilitated by the photographer Jeremy Freedman. Our film (no working title yet) will be launched at the East End film festival in July.

Bernard Kops at the Sandys Row Synagogue in 2012

Bernard Kops with photographer Amiri Shongeeth at the Sandys Row Synagogue in 2012

Bernard Kops with filmmaker Hazuan Hashim at the Sandys Row Synagogue in 2012

Out Shopping

March 4, 2013

I wonder how many times the lady in this photograph (below) has been out shopping? She must have been to a tremendous variety of shops before supermarkets were even invented.

Woman walking to the shops, Mile end c.2002

Couple out shopping near Brick Lane 2013

Man shoppig at Sunday Market, Brick Lane 2013

In The Bag

March 3, 2013

Aldgate East station, London c.1993

I often speculate about what people have in their bags. A brief case can disguise sandwiches, newspapers or lap top computers. Many of us wouldn’t dream of going out without a bag. Here we have a variety of bags.