Clive Boursnell's photographs capture the atmosphere of the old Covent Garden Market in the 1960s and 70s.
The magic of the old Covent Garden Market is evoked through Peter Ackroyd's introduction and Clive Boursnell's marvellous photographs, taken over the course of numerous and extended visits to Covent Garden in the 1960s and 1970s. The book includes a preface by Clive Boursnell and the words of some of the market people whom the photographer interviewed at the time.
A poignant documentation of a lost world
A nostalgic look at a bygone way of life, with a fascinating introduction by Peter Ackroyd.
BOOK OF THE MONTH: Brings to life the beating heart of London at its grimy best
A wonderful document.
BOOK OF THE MONTH: Brings to life the beating heart of London at its grimy best
A nostalgic look at a bygone way of life, with a fascinating introduction by Peter Ackroyd.
A poignant documentation of a lost world
Contents
Introduction by Peter Ackroyd
Preface
The Market
Acknowledgements
Map