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Dalston Boys 1

Object

Framed photograph

Production date

1971

Object number

2010.27

Physical Description

Photograph by Dennis Morris entitled 'Dalston Boys 1', taken at the Downs Park Road Café.

“We used to meet up here, after school and weekends”. - Dennis Morris

Associated Event

Associated Person

Dennis Morris (Photographer)

Material

photo

Exhibition Label

Dennis Morris Hackney Photographer

Dennis Morris captured everyday life in Hackney during the 1960s and 1970s. Inspired by Gordon Parks, the first Black photographer to work for Time
Life magazine, he started taking photos of his friends, surroundings and events. The photos started to show Black strength, pride, and style.

Dalston Boys 1 (1970s) by Dennis Morris

People Power: Black British Arts & Activism in Hackney 1960s - 2000s

Credit line

©Dennis Morris www.dennismorris.com

On display?

Yes