The changing face of the East End in the '70s captured on film
Two men chat over the merchandise on sale in Brick Lane, early 1970s
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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, external is at the gallery on Roman Road until 6 December.
- Image source, Diane Bush
Image caption, E1 Festival steel band performers, early 1970s
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