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The Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
BMXs, boomboxes and black eyes: growing up on Peckham housing estates in the 80s
Taken when Russell Newell was aged between 12 and 20, many of these photographs have been unseen for the past 40 he is working with Autograph to share his work publicly for the first time, in Autograph's new online photographs: © Russell Newell 'Newell's work from this era isn't just an observation of his surroundings, it's a radical act of understanding his identity and the character of his community,' says Mark Sealy, executive director of Autograph ABP Newell says: 'My grandmother and mother moved to the Redbridge Gardens estate, Peckham, in the early 60s when it was first built, and I was born in Peckham in 1965, where we lived until 1968. I returned permanently to London with my mother in 1976. Our first Peckham home was on the prewar Sumner estate. The estate was in a state of disrepair and the flats lacked central heating, which meant they were in low demand' 'I have been a book-lover since childhood, so when I got my camera I went to the library and found books about photography. In my early to mid-teens I spent a lot of time studying the lives and work of great photographers such as W Eugene Smith, Robert Frank and Ernest Cole. My personal practice is almost entirely self-taught' 'My mother enrolled me in a photography project that ran a magazine called Schooling & Culture, which helped me create and publish my first photo essay – about rastas in Peckham. That was when I learned how photography and writing could give me a voice' 'I like to carefully compose a frame with the expectation that something unexpected will occur. Whether that's the presence of a person, a change in the light, the weather, or some other event' 'The North Peckham estate provided lots of interesting visual opportunities: fleeting glimpses of movement through these brick and concrete frames at the intersections of stairwells and walkways' 'I was always fascinated by windows lit up at night – the arrangement of the estate meant that many dwellings faced each other, overlooked by walkways. I took comfort in the glow, and the knowledge of the lives being lived within' 'I was always interested in chiaroscuro and the interplay of light and dark, the play of shadows. In terms of framing I like asymmetry and negative space. The balance of opposites' 'After living in New Romney, Kent, for a few years, my family returned to live in Peckham when I was 11. It was the first time in my life I had friends from a variety of backgrounds. The area was an exciting place to explore' On 11 April 1981, I inadvertently cycled into the middle of the Brixton riots with my brother on our way home one Saturday afternoon. That was the first time in my life that I witnessed police brutality and violent struggle. I also got caught up in the Peckham riots that same summer and was arrested and beaten quite badly by cops' 'I tended to move through Peckham's different constituencies with my camera. I was sociable and always keen to make new connections. Being the local photographer was my identity really – it's how everybody knew me' 'Each constituency is attempting to anchor to a fixed point and construct authentic meaning while simultaneously having to negotiate with another 'authentic' version of itself. There are so many opposing or contradictory forces and structures at work it feels impossible to say what the future actually holds for Peckham'
Time Out
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Andy Parsons
The look is bright and fun - far more in line with modern Peckham than a fur-covered shag pad, while their list of cocktails is as tight as a Chaka Khan chorus. There are intriguing spins on familiar favourites, such as their Bananaperol Spritz (made with a banana-infused version of the spirit, plus pet-nat wine) or a Frosé Paloma, where rosé is added to a traditional tequila and grapefruit combo. You can even buy some of their cocktails bottled, to take home. Order this: A homage to their home, the Rye Lane cocktail combines rye whisky, martini, fennel seeds and olive brine. They've also got a couple of tasty zero-percent offerings, made using Everleaf Forest non-alcoholic aperitif.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I'm an Only Fools And Horses superfan and Sir David Jason was a family friend - he showed his true colours away from the BBC show
'Lovely jubbly', 'plonker' and an ever increasingly bizarre use of the French language - it could only be one programme. Only Fools And Horses, the BBC sitcom about two south-east London market trader brothers, won its away into the nation's hearts as soon as it hit our screens in 1981. Created by the inimitable late John Sullivan, it starred Sir David Jason as Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter and Nicholas Lyndhurst as his little brother Rodney. And the pair were joined in Peckham by a host of beloved supporting characters, including Grandad (Lennard Pearce) and Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). As one of the most iconic British sitcoms of all time, running for seven series until 2003, its stars were bound to become the stuff of acting legend. It means when a fan recently revealed online what David, 85, was really like in person, keen Only Fools viewers jumped at the chance to find out. Created by the inimitable late John Sullivan, it starred Sir David Jason as Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter and Nicholas Lyndhurst as his little brother Rodney (pictured) They posted on discussion site Reddit: 'My mate's dad was good friends with David and used to run a B&B in Weston-super-Mare. 'Over the years, "Uncle David" would pop by now and then and my mate would also see him at family gatherings and events.' David has had an illustrious career outside Only Fools too. He has starred variously in detective series A Touch Of Frost, grocery shop sitcom Open All Hours and fifties-set family life comedy The Darling Buds of May. But it is ambitious Cockney Del Boy, known for his catchphrase, 'This time next year, we'll be millionaires!', who seemed to capture the user's family the most. They continued: 'As you can imagine, whenever he showed up, people couldn't resist asking him to "do a bit of Del Boy". 'He always politely declined, until one unforgettable occasion. After a bit of friendly badgering, David finally gave in. 'My mate said he took a deep breath and in that moment, everything about him changed - his posture, his expression, even the way he stood. They posted on discussion site Reddit: 'My mate's dad was good friends with David and used to run a B&B in Weston-super-Mare' 'It was like Del Boy had walked into the room. For the next 20 minutes, Del Boy was the life of the party, giving everyone a performance they'd never forget.' The heartwarming anecdote shows the funny, nice man David is off as well as on screen - perhaps putting paid to the idea you should never meet your heroes. But fans might have to cough up a hefty sum to do so at an upcoming fan event. David is set to appear at the Only Fools and Horses Appreciation Society Convention in Milton Keynes in October. It has been revealed, though, that the price for tickets for a professional photo opportunity with the actor in the Trotter flat set starts at an eye-watering £350. Any fans who want a signed photo mount and dinner as well as the image will have to find an astonishing £550 for the so-called 'platinum' tickets. Despite the premium price tag, no selfies or autographs will be allowed. The event's website reads: 'Due to time constraints, Sir David will not be signing any items across the convention weekend. 'We kindly ask you do not bring anything to attempt Sir David to sign as it will not be permitted. We will have staff on call to ensure this in fairness to everyone. 'There will be NO "selfies" with Sir David Jason. 'Selfies are left to the discretion of the other guest actors, although most are very happy to pose for a photograph if asked politely.' It comes after Only Fools fans recently had another amazing revelation about David. Even the staunchest observers have only just realised the TV legend, born David John White in 1941, has an older brother who is also a famous actor. Arthur White, 91, starred next to his brother in several episodes of A Touch of Frost where he played PC Ernie Trigg in the police crime drama. He also appeared briefly along with his brother in two episodes of The Darling Buds of May back in 1991. In 2008, he worked with David again on the comic fantasy The Colour of Magic where he played a character called Rerpf. In other work, Arthur appeared in time travel sitcom Goodnight Sweetheart in 1996. The series also starred his brother's Only Fools co-star Nicholas, who played Del Boy's brother Rodney, in the lead role of Gary Sparrow. From 1995 to 2001, Arthur starred in the ITV fire service workplace drama London's Burning, before appearing in police procedural Heartbeat. He has also been seen on a episode of Holby City in 2016, in which he played the part of Sidney Bickton. His other television credits include include Doctors, Family Affairs, Grange Hill, The Professionals and many more roles dating back to the 1950s. More recently, Arthur featured in 13 Hours That Saved Britain, a documentary which delves into the events of the Battle of Britain. In the film, he shared his personal experiences of living in London through World War Two and residing in the capital during the Blitz.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Kids and dementia patients enjoy 'smiles and love'
Dementia patients have partnered with primary school pupils in south-east London in a project to assuage loneliness and improve cognitive function. Children from St James the Great and residents of the Greenhive care home in Peckham meet in a library where they share classic stories, and use immersive lights and audio narration to connect with each other. The founder of the scheme, John Ramsay, said it was intended to "destigmatise the world of dementia" and was a form of care that was not about physical or medical needs. "It's about making them happy, about their feelings, about the engagement, smiles, love." He added: "It's about working out what you can do when you're living with a cognitive impairment and how you can engage with the world around you, including with different generations". He said the programme, called Social Ability, gave children the skills to interact with older people with cognitive impairment, a condition that could affect their grandparents or parents. Mr Ramsay said: "Often we're too ready to lock a door so that someone can't get out, and that only increases the isolation which is already there if you are living with a cognitive impairment". A care home resident, Brenda, said the meetings improve her emotional wellbeing. "I think it's fantastic for them, it's got them all happy and active. I'm enjoying it. It's nice to see the smiles on their faces. "I'm good with children and I enjoy seeing them." Mercy Mautsi, a care home manager, said it was "refreshing" because "most young children don't know what a care home looks like and they've got this fear of people with dementia. "Without this project, Brenda and the children, they would only have that stereotypical idea of a care home which is where people old people are just sitting, here can understand and make conversations and friends." One of the pupils, Angel, said she felt "really connected" with Brenda. "I saw like a really fun side of her when she was playing with us. "I hope this brings Brenda happiness and I hope she can come to the library every day or maybe like once a week or something." Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to
BBC News
5 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
School pupils and dementia patients enjoy 'smiles and love'
Dementia patients have partnered with primary school pupils in south-east London in a project to assuage loneliness and improve cognitive from St James the Great and residents of the Greenhive care home in Peckham meet in a library where they share classic stories, and use immersive lights and audio narration to connect with each founder of the scheme, John Ramsay, said it was intended to "destigmatise the world of dementia" and was a form of care that was not about physical or medical needs."It's about making them happy, about their feelings, about the engagement, smiles, love." He added: "It's about working out what you can do when you're living with a cognitive impairment and how you can engage with the world around you, including with different generations". He said the programme, called Social Ability, gave children the skills to interact with older people with cognitive impairment, a condition that could affect their grandparents or parents. Mr Ramsay said: "Often we're too ready to lock a door so that someone can't get out, and that only increases the isolation which is already there if you are living with a cognitive impairment".A care home resident, Brenda, said the meetings improve her emotional wellbeing. "I think it's fantastic for them, it's got them all happy and active. I'm enjoying it. It's nice to see the smiles on their faces."I'm good with children and I enjoy seeing them." Mercy Mautsi, a care home manager, said it was "refreshing" because "most young children don't know what a care home looks like and they've got this fear of people with dementia."Without this project, Brenda and the children, they would only have that stereotypical idea of a care home which is where people old people are just sitting, here can understand and make conversations and friends."One of the pupils, Angel, said she felt "really connected" with Brenda. "I saw like a really fun side of her when she was playing with us. "I hope this brings Brenda happiness and I hope she can come to the library every day or maybe like once a week or something."
