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150 photographs of London life by some of the biggest names in photography, dating from 1930 to 1960.
Dorothy Bohm Petticoat Lane Market, East End, London c 1960
© Dorothy Bohm Archive
This period of immense change was documented by photographers from all over the world - a familiar haunt to some, an exotic challenge to others.
Artists represented in the show include Bill Brandt, Henri-Cartier Bresson, Bruce Davidson, Elliot Erwitt, Robert Frank, Marketa Luskacova, Dora Maar, Irving Penn and Willy Ronis.
Venue details
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£5 with National Art Pass (standard entry £10)
Open daily, 10 am – 6 pm.
What the critics say
This vibrant exhibition offers an insight into London's historical and social background but the characters that it hones in on are the biggest draw
This is a simple show; wall texts are brief and few, only introducing each photographer, allowing visitors to draw their own conclusions.
If you want to explain recent British history to a teenager, take them to this show. It's all here and explained in pictures far more eloquently than in any history book
Individual images may be strong " it could hardly be otherwise given the calibre of the artists " but in general this is a safe and conservative show