Comments on: Antony Cairns’ East End Pubs

By: Chris F

Chris F — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:10:46 +0000

In most of these photos, the pub seems to be the sole survivor of a lost community. The last building still standing in a sea of rubble. I think the saddest looking building is the Victoria on Woolwich Road. It’s difficult to imagine now the life that went on inside those buildings… Very sad.

By: Cait

Cait — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 16:44:23 +0000

Rather sad images but I am so pleased they have been captured.

By: Greg Tingey

Greg Tingey — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 14:45:36 +0000

I thoight the “Crown & Cushion” had re-opened, or am I mistaken?

In the meantime – try the “Camel” in Globe Road?

By: Phil Maxwell

Phil Maxwell — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 14:04:25 +0000

Beautiful prints.

By: Lindsey Kerr

Lindsey Kerr — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 10:10:36 +0000

Antony’s use of the Van Dyke Brown process put the past lives of these ghosts of pubs in the picture.

By: Peter Holford

Peter Holford — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 08:52:44 +0000

I always look expectantly hoping to see my family’s defunct pubs – no luck this time! But another different look at buildings and social institutions that were so much a part of East End life. Thank you for sharing, GA.

By: valerie-Jael

valerie-Jael — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 08:02:21 +0000

Wonderful photos. Valerie