Vintage photos show a gritty Brick Lane in 70s and 80s

British photographer Paul Trevor has released a collection of black and white street images taken in the East End during the 70s and 80s. 

In his new photography book, Once Upon a Time in Brick Lane, he captures the gritty and fun side of the iconic area before it underwent significant social change. 

Alan Gilbey writes in the book’s introduction: “Looking at Paul’s photographs, you can see all the special, fleeting, human moments… With the flick of a shutter, at the perfect time, these people live again. Even in monochrome, there is so much life.”

Click through the gallery at the top for highlights from the book. 

Once upon a time in Brick Lane (£25, Hoxton Mini Press)