Kid Gloves
Established in 1884, the Repton Boys boxing Club was founded in Bethnal Green in the heart of London's east end as a mission for underprivileged children. The club has moved three times from it's original position, but has never strayed from it's roots.
Moors and Christians
The Moors and Christians Festival of Alcoy Spain honours the Patron Saint George of Cataluña and Aragón. On day two of the three day festival people dressed in traditional costume fiesta on the streets and in the bars of Alcoy.
Feasts and Tides
On May 25, 2020, in the midst of the Corona-Virus Pandemic in the UK, and following an easing of some of the most severe lockdown restrictions, I headed to Southend-on-Sea, in an attempt to capture this unique moment in time. Mindful of the negative portrayal that English seaside resorts often receive by the media, I wanted to create a snapshot, a sort of time capsule, while avoiding as much as possible the cliche of tattoos and sunburns.These photos offer a glimpse of local people and visitors, who had traveled by train and car the short trip from London, to get some much needed sea air. By the end of May many of them, old and young, had been ‘cooped up’ for over a month without the luxury of gardens, and were desperate to get out, and ‘be beside the seaside’. The atmosphere was palpable as temperatures reached 25c (hot for May) and by midday coast guards had already reported several people in trouble. The mudflats of Southend-on-Sea, situated on the Thames estuary, are notorious, and people often don’t take sufficient account of the low tides, which can extend them out for 300 meters. Southend-on-Sea was once given the somewhat unkind nickname of ‘East-end-on-Mud’ by Punch magazine, also a reference to Southend's long association with the working people from the East End of London and working class culture in general.
Covid Times - The last of the family owned F. Cooke Pie and Mash shops in London.
The last of the F. Cooke Pie and Mash shops in London. October 2020. The effects of Coronavirus have been clearly devastating to the nations health and the UK economy, Leaving pubs bars and cafés in working class areas particularly hard hit.
Black Lives Matter - UK
In London June 2020 protesters took part in demonstrations in support of Black Lives Matter (BLM) and in response to to the killing of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis on 25 May 2021.
'Inna Dancehall Style
'Inna Dancehall Style'. 1992-94. An authentic record, capturing some of the fashion, style, dance and creativity of this massively influential subcultural movement.
Chelsea Flower Show - Great Plant Sell-Off
The Chelsea Flower Show was Back in its regular slot of May for the first time since 2019, after being cancelled in 2020 and moved to September for 2021 due to the pandemic.
The Queens Platinum Jubilee.
The Queens Platinum Jubilee celebrations were from Thursday 2 June to Sunday 5 June 2022, when members of the public celebrated her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 70 years as Sovereign.
Gay Pride, Soho London 50th anniversary
Gay Pride London, the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ celebration returned to the capitals streets in July 2 2022, after a two years absence due to Covid - to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The after party continued in Soho, home to London's main LGBTQ+ scene.
Notting Hill Carnival 2022
Notting Hill Carnival is back after a hiatus of two years due to the pandemic. The streets were packed with revellers, there to celebrate the biggest Caribbean festival in Europe.
'Bitter-Sweet Harvest' - Sugar workers in Jamaica.
In 2003 I had the opportunity of photographing the burning and harvesting of the sugar cane on the Caymanas Estate in St Catherine Jamaica.
Sound System Culture Jamaica & UK 1986–88
Sound System Culture, Jamaica & UK 1986-88. Published by Café Royal Books.
Racetrack Warriors
Racetrack Warriors Caymanas Park Racetrack, Jamaica 2013-2016. Published by Bump Books.
Pagans, Hippies, Travellers
I was searching for the spirit of the ‘New Age’, with its loose coalition of nomadic lifestyles; Neo-Pagans, Hippies, Travellers and Circus Communities. Published by Café Royal Books.
The Train Is Coming
Kingston To Montego Bay by train. Jamaica. 1991. Published by Fistful Of Books.