Brick Lane Doorways
Before Brick Lane was colonised by a tidal wave of trendiness from planet Shoreditch there were numerous doorways leading to places that have now disappeared. Small independent businesses found it difficult to survive because of rising rents and regeneration plans. I was an admirer of ‘United Autos’ who operated from under the bridge on Brick Lane. This car repair workshop (below) prospered for many years but eventually closed following the Crossrail development.
The entrance to 'United Autos', Brick Lane 2003
Entrance to flat on Brick Lane, 1984
The flat above has since been improved as part of a social housing scheme.
Doorway to 'Harry's' newsagents, Brick Lane 1984
All of these buildings (above) have been demolished and replaced by shops and flats.
Market Matriarch
This Lady used to trade in Sclater Street with the gentleman to her right (below). I have no idea what the actual relationship was between the two but I observed her giving instructions to him on a number of occasions; I felt strongly that if I was in his position then I would not challenge her instructions. She was the boss.
Market traders at the Brick Lane Market, Sclater Street 1987
Every Sunday it was characters like these two who would breath life into the derelict arteries precariously connected to the top half of Brick Lane. The abandoned and derelict houses and warehouses acted like a film set for a quirky and impressive range of characters. At the time I just knew I had to capture this evaporating imagery which descended on the Brick Lane Sunday market.
Market trader at the Brick Lane Market, Sclater Street 1987
Street Gallery
Sign for a gallery, Bangkok Thailand 2008
Street gallery, Woodseer Street (off Brick Lane) 2009
Live Lobsters, Beer & Clothes
Sea food restaurant, New York 2005
Bar with reflections, New York 2005
Bar with reflections, New York 2005
Window reflections, Lille 2005
Fieldgate Mansions
Fieldgate Mansions, Fieldgate Street 1985
Fieldgate Mansions, Fieldgate Street 1985
