Vintage photos show a gritty Brick Lane in 70s and 80s
Paul Trevor captures the early days of the iconic East End
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British photographer Paul Trevor has released a collection of black and white street images taken in the East End during the 70s and 80s.
In his new photography book, Once Upon a Time in Brick Lane, he captures the gritty and fun side of the iconic area before it underwent significant social change.
Alan Gilbey writes in the book's introduction: "Looking at Paul’s photographs, you can see all the special, fleeting, human moments... With the flick of a shutter, at the perfect time, these people live again. Even in monochrome, there is so much life."
Click through the gallery at the top for highlights from the book.
Brick Lane, London E1 1977
Paul Trevor
Once Upon a Time in Brick Lane by Paul Trevor is published by Hoxton Mini Press
