“Ridley Road is a place I visit regularly, to touch base with Black independent entrepreneurs.” (Quote / Pictured Marcus)

“This is a social space where women ask after each other and their families. Over time, this Road has provided a platform for Black female care.” (Quote Ngozi and Rosanna) (Pictured Elvine)

“My personal history would include Sierra Leone, my family, being a club promotor, Paris, East London and Ridley Road.” (Quote / Pictured Abu)

“It’s no accident that Ridley Road is relevant to Black Londoner’s. Dalston was where our communities came to socialise throughout the 70’s and 80’s.” (Quote Sandra) (Pictured Abu)

“I come to this Road and I feel free. I can be myself.” (Quote / Pictured Naomi)

“I heard about this Street before I even landed. Everyone told me to come here for work, advice, help or friends.” (Quote Black Stone) (Pictured Burkie)

“Ridley Road has an authentic sense of diversity, community and culture.” (Quote Brunel) (Pictured Linda, Gaby and Ciara)

“Some of the older residents are a part of this Road’s make up.”  (Quote Ras P)

“This Street was always a part of that Hackney scene. Back in the day it was The Four Aces, Rupi Edwards, Phebes, All Nations, The Village, Centerprise, sound systems and house parties.” (Quote Trevor) (Pictured Street Scene)

“Ridley Road was a weekly pilgrimage with my parents who bought things that reminded them of home. Photographing the Road feels important in this moment.” (Quote Wayne) (Pictured Street Scene)

Ridley Road Stories is an ongoing accessible archive of the African and Caribbean communities on Ridley Road. The project and exterior exhibition has been produced with the community and young people and includes a range of visual art forms and digital and analogue skills. With youth and residents we have engaged through street photography, photo and darkroom studios, documentary, film and digital cameras, interviews, photoshoots, editing, oral histories, narratives and personal stories.

Our first exterior exhibition, shows a a selection of the work as 10 large format prints.

The Red Cross Building, 92 Dalston Lane E8 1NG

Funded by Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, and The Worshipful Company of Weavers.