"The 1970s saw profound change in the communities of the East End of London. The city's docks were closing, and with them a way of life for people living in the area was being lost. At the same time new immigrants were arriving, bringing with them new cultures - and new cuisines - as they established themselves as Londoners. A free exhibition of images from this time of change is on show in east London until December."
"It showcases the work of a generation of photographers who gave a visibility to working-class experiences, in everyday spaces where local people could view images of themselves and their own communities, the Four Corners Gallery in Bethnal Green says. A World Apart: Photographing Change in London's East End, 1970-76 is at the gallery on Roman Road until 6 December. Diane Bush Paul Trevor"
During the 1970s the East End of London underwent profound social and economic change as the city's docks closed and traditional ways of life were eroded. New immigrant communities arrived, bringing diverse cultures and cuisines and reshaping local identities. A generation of photographers documented these transformations and the everyday lives of working-class residents, producing images displayed in accessible local spaces. A free exhibition titled A World Apart: Photographing Change in London's East End, 1970-76 presents these works on Roman Road, Bethnal Green, running until 6 December and foregrounding community visibility and memory.
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