Comments on: Syd Shelton’s East Enders

By: Bailey Jones

Bailey Jones — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 22:58:11 +0000

These photos have brought back memories, especially of the 70s: staring at the rude boys, rock against racism, believing what you wore was who you were. The latter would prove the biggest illusion. 40 years on everything and nothing has changed but the energy of these photographs is as fresh as the day they were taken.

By: Phil Maxwell

Phil Maxwell — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 13:44:24 +0000

Marvelous, iconic photographs from Syd. Great to see the photograph of the late David Widgery & the sisters from Bow take my breath away.

By: Murray Batley

Murray Batley — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 09:19:46 +0000

Syd’s engagement with his subjects has made some great images here. He has cleverly made them do some work in addition to his own. Genuine collaboration creates strong shots.

By: Caroline Bottomley

Caroline Bottomley — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 06:46:11 +0000

Love these pictures, so glad you’ve got them

By: cat

cat — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 01:42:58 +0000

In 1978 I had to go Brixton in the early evening. Everyone told me “it’s dangerous” and “you shouldn’t go on your own”.
I was met at Brixton tube station by the brother of the child I was visiting. He and his mate were “bovver boys”. They escorted me to the family home – and then back again, waiting until I was safely on the train. At one point a London bobby stopped us and asked if I was all right but then just went on.
Yes, I know it had a bad reputation. But, after that first occasion I went backwards and forwards doing research and never had any trouble.