Hackney resident and the first photographer to have a solo exhibition at the National Gallery, Tom Hunter presents his portraits of traders between Bethnal Green and central Hackney. The in-situ shopkeeper shots create a fascinating picture of the neighbourhood in which the Museum of Childhood resides. Another aspect to the project involved children from local primary schools and adults from Tower Hamlets College interviewing, photographing and drawing shopkeepers and market traders. You can see the resulting installation - a re-interpretation of the market and the corner shop - also in the exhibition.
Lined with chic boutiques, every Sunday this historic street fills with a bright patchwork of hundreds of flower stalls. Columbia Road is the capital's most ...More
"In a Sunday Shoot anyone can walk in and almost anything can happen," says photographer Seamus Ryan. It's this element of surprise that appeals to ...More
The Museum of Childhood houses the UK's largest collection of toys including dolls, dolls' houses, puppets, games, and toys. Collections showcase all aspects of childhood, ... More
When one reader, Barbara Buchanan, came across this gorgeous vintage and fashion boutique she wanted to pass on the shopping tip. "I have used your ... More
Pellicci's is a classic example of fifties post-war cafe and a slice of East End history. The art-deco interior with wood-panelled walls which date back ... More
For minimalist warehouse chic in the middle of the East End head down to this converted factory. Its whiteness, high ceiling and hanging lights (not ... More
Bethnal Green's former Turkish baths have been refurbished and turned into a spa complete with aroma steam rooms and a plunge pool. The spa is ... More
Quirky 70s East End variety club.
Until 2002 this Formica-clad, 1970s-style social club was an exclusive retreat for working class Eastenders. While the interior of this ... More
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Hackney resident and the first photographer to have a solo exhibition at the National Gallery, Tom Hunter presents his portraits of traders between Bethnal Green and central Hackney. The in-situ shopkeeper shots create a fascinating picture of the neighbourhood in which the Museum of Childhood resides. Another aspect to the project involved children from local primary schools and adults from Tower Hamlets College interviewing, photographing and drawing shopkeepers and market traders. You can see the resulting installation - a re-interpretation of the market and the corner shop - also in the exhibition.
