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June 2015 back issue
by Chris Dorley-Brown
On a hot morning in Hackney, 1987, photographer Chris Dorley-Brown set
out to record the privitisation of Rolls Royce in the city. En-route he became
fascinated by the faces of frustration and boredom from drivers on the
gridlocked roads triggered by the sell-off.
Almost 30 years later, these seemingly mundane portraits, published for the
first time, capture a unique period in Britain’s history. The colours, the haircuts,
the clothes and expressions recall a particular time and mood from Thatcher’s
Britain.
Each photo is accompanied by a description of the cars, many of which are
now iconic: the Ford Capri, Cortina Mk 4, Mini Metro, the Ford Sierra.
This is a humorous and unusual snapshot of a unique period in Britain’s history.
Ford Escort Mk3 Van, Gracechurch Street, EC3.
Renault 30, Mare Street, E8.
Ford Escort Mk3 Van, London Wall, EC3.
Untitled (Rings & Chains).
AEC RM Bus, Bank, EC2.
Solly 1986.
Untitled (British Telecom).
Honda 90 Moped, Mare Street, E8.
