Syd Shelton
Syd Shelton on capturing the theatre of the street
Pounding pavements — The photographer who shot Rock Against Racism and The Battle of Lewisham reflects on building trust with his subjects and using the street as his studio.
Written by: Miss Rosen
The defiant spirit of the Battle of Lewisham, in photos
Fight against fascism — Photographer Syd Shelton recounts capturing the anti-racist counter-protest in South London which saw the National Front suffer a defeat from which it never recovered.
Written by: Miss Rosen
In Pictures: Culture, class and identity through the decades
A chronology of class — Pooling together the works of 20 iconic photographers, ‘An Ideal For Living’ shines a light on class, culture and identity from post-World War I Britain to now, featuring images from the likes of Charlie Phillips and Henri Cartier-Bresson.
Written by: Max Gayler
Rock, racism and rebel music: 1970s Britain through a photographer's lens
Punk not prejudice — In the 1970s racism was rife in the UK, prejudice permeated the fabric of many British towns and cities. But groups like Rock Against Racism fought back; organising protests, gigs and celebrations to pull communities together, putting themselves in serious danger in the process.
Written by: Max Gayler