These portraits were taken over a 2-year period and culminated in an exhibition in 2008. Richard became interested in documenting the shops and the faces in them when chain supermarkets and food outlets started to move in. During the process of taking the portraits Richard became aware of the fascinating stories of each individual shop and the people in them. Before the exhibition he recorded interviews with many of the sitters about their own histories and life on the Street. The preface and interviews were edited by Mary-Ann Baldwin.
Interview with Faye Graham from Rosa, 3 Church street, Stoke Newington. 29/09/2008.
Interview with Douglas Jones from Haringey Electrics, 31 Church Street, Stoke Newington, 29/09/2008
Interview with Chait Aydin, 33 Church Street, Stoke Newington, 29/09/2008
Interview with Kirit Patel, 39 Church Street, Stoke Newington, 29/09/2008
Interview with Asaf Rifat from KAC, 46 Church Street, Stoke Newington, 29/09/2008
Interview with Gary Bridgewood from Bridgewood and Neitzert, 146 Church Street, Stoke Newington, 29/09/2008
Interview with John Baptiste and Minda George from T.J. Electrics , 174 Church Street, Stoke Newington, 29/09/2008
Interview with Robbie Richards from The Fox Reformed, 176 Church Street, Stoke Newington, 9/10/2008
