Night market scene with vendors' stalls on both sides of a narrow street, illuminated by street lamps, with a walkway leading towards taller buildings in the background.
People walking past a street market stall at night with various items for sale, illuminated by a bright light in the background.
Stacked shipping containers in red, yellow, and green outside a marketplace or workshop, with a billboard advertisement above showing a woman's face and contact details, and a sign in the background reading 'BOCOTO.'
A man standing at a fruit and vegetable stand with pears, bananas, and yams in front. The stand is under a striped tent with hanging lights, and the man is wearing a black jacket and white cap.
Street market with tents, stalls selling goods, and pedestrians in an urban area with buildings and shops.
An outdoor street market with tents and booths selling various goods, and several people shopping or walking along a paved area surrounded by brick buildings and parked vans.
Street market with fruit stalls, customers, and a man transporting crates of produce in front of a building with a red sign that reads 'King Land Butch'.
Open-air market with tents, stalls, and shoppers on a city street, with tall modern buildings in the background.
View of a street scene through a camera viewfinder, featuring a woman walking past a mobile market with vendors, tents, and boxes, in an urban setting with brick buildings.
People shopping at an outdoor market with stalls selling jewelry, clothing, and accessories, on a rainy day.
A man wearing a black jacket and hood walking past a boarded-up wall with posters that say 'Brothers & Sisters Bewares of the Pig!'
A busy outdoor market with vendors and shoppers, colorful tents, and produce and goods on display, with buildings and signage in the background.
Smiling man wearing a winter hat and black jacket inside a cafe.
A man with dark skin wearing a gray New York Yankees baseball cap and a dark jacket standing inside a store with shelves of personal care products, accessories, and other items.
A dimly lit corridor with vending machines on the left and storage lockers on the right. A person with a backpack is walking towards the exit at the end of the corridor, where daylight and a person crossing the street are visible.
View through an opening showing a street scene with a woman walking, market stalls with red and white canopies, bicycles, and brick buildings in the background.
An outdoor market with striped green and white canopies, selling household items such as cleaning brushes, kitchenware, and hardware tools, with shoppers walking through the alley.
A man with dark skin, a beard, and dreadlocks, wearing a gray hoodie with the hood up and a black jacket, is standing outdoors in an urban environment with shops and blurred pedestrians in the background.
Group of people gathered in front of a graffiti-covered metal door, some leaning in with their hands on it, while others stand nearby, in an alleyway with market stalls.
A street market with vendor stalls on either side and a delivery truck in the center. A person in a yellow jacket stands at the back of the truck while another person inside the truck arranges items. The market includes clothing and household items d
A man with dark skin wearing a black beanie, a white jacket with a fur collar, and a patterned scarf, at an outdoor market.
Clothing and jewelry displayed on mannequins and hangers at an outdoor street vendor's stall, with a person walking past and graffiti on a black wall in the background.
A man wearing a brown beanie and a black jacket with a hood, standing in a clothing store.
A man walking down a gritty alleyway pushing a small wooden wheelbarrow, with graffiti on the walls and a bike lying on the ground.
Woman with black hair making a playful face at an outdoor marketplace.
Two mannequin heads with braided hair in a store, with a man walking in the background
Two women wearing headscarves sitting in a fabric shop with shelves of fabric, jewelry, and accessories behind them.
Market stall selling wigs, scarves, and clothing in an outdoor street market.
A cluttered shop filled with African traditional clothing, mannequins, mannequins' heads, and various accessories like necklaces and beads. The shop has garments in orange, brown, and patterned fabrics, with a man sitting at the back seen through the
A person walking on a wet, graffiti-covered sidewalk next to a black door with graffiti, with trash on the ground.
Two women walking outdoors under cloudy sky, city buildings and market stalls in background.
Two young men walking past a graffiti-covered building on a city street
A street scene featuring a stand with various leather belts hanging on display, with a man wearing a brown jacket, glasses, and a black cap walking past in an urban area with graffiti and a storefront in the background.
A man walking past a vintage clothing store with a sign that reads 'VILLAGE' overhead. The storefront has clothing racks and graffiti on the wall.
A man sitting behind a wooden counter inside a shoe store, surrounded by shelves of shoes and sneakers, with a microwave and refrigerator behind him.
A mannequin inside a glass display case, seen through a slightly foggy or dirty glass door, with a dress form mannequin on the right and a sign behind it.
A person walking through a marketplace seen from inside a structure, with blurry text on the wall or paper in the foreground.
A street scene with blurred pedestrians in front of small street vendors selling mannequins and various merchandise under awnings.
A man kneeling with his arms outstretched on a busy outdoor market street, wearing sunglasses, a hooded jacket with a fur-lined hood, and patterned coat, surrounded by shoppers.
A person in black clothing and a beige backpack stands on the sidewalk, looking at pedestrians walking past in an urban street scene with shops and graffiti.
A man in a black Nike jacket and blue gloves is standing with arms crossed in front of a street market stall selling shoes and hats, with people shopping behind him.
Person walking through an outdoor market with stalls on both sides selling textiles, jewelry, and hats, with other shoppers browsing in the background.
People shopping for Christmas gifts at an outdoor market, seen from a low angle with focus on their legs and bags, with boxes and decorations displayed overhead.
A woman in a beige puffer coat, black pants, and black sneakers with white soles, wearing sunglasses and a hood, pulls a black shopping cart on wheels while walking past a blue tarp wall on a paved street.
People shopping at an outdoor marketplace, with stalls selling fruits, vegetables, and meats, in front of brick buildings with signs.
People shopping at outdoor market on cloudy day, with stalls and shoppers in winter clothing.
People shopping at an outdoor market with clothing racks and vendors.
A woman standing at an outdoor market on a cloudy day, wearing a black jacket and headscarf, holding a bag in her right hand, with stalls and other people in the background.
A woman wearing a headscarf and a dark coat walking on a city sidewalk, pulling a shopping trolley with one hand and carrying bags in the other, with stores and other pedestrians in the background.
People shopping at an outdoor market on a cloudy day.
A woman with a shopping cart walking past a street market with makeshift stalls and scattered trash, pigeons on the wet pavement.
An elderly man with sunglasses, a bucket hat, and a teal jacket, walking with a cane and carrying a blue shopping bag through an outdoor market with clothing stalls on either side.
People shopping at an outdoor market, with vendors' stalls on either side displaying clothing and other items, and buildings visible in the background.
Woman walking through an outdoor market with a shopping cart, surrounded by vendors selling clothes and fabrics on stalls
People walking on a street market, some wearing hijabs and jackets, with market stalls in the background.
An elderly woman with glasses and a red headscarf stands at an outdoor market, holding a cane. She is wearing a gray knitted sweater and a long patterned skirt, with various stalls and buildings visible in the background.
People shopping at an outdoor market with stalls selling clothing and produce, under a cloudy sky.
An elderly woman with a cane shopping at an outdoor market with clothing stalls.
Person walking past a graffiti-covered metal shutter door framed by striped fabrics.
People shopping at an outdoor market with stalls selling clothing and household items.
Two women stand outside a store doorway, one holding a beige purse, dressed casually in ripped jeans and a black jacket with a fur-lined hood, looking back at the camera. The scene is framed by wooden and metal fixtures on either side, with stairs vi
A street scene with many people, including a man in a reflective vest and beanie standing next to a small utility vehicle, with buildings and graffiti in the background.
Man walking through an outdoor market aisle with various household items like plates and baskets displayed on shelves and in bins.
A man wearing a black cap and a red jacket standing in front of a market stall with various flags and items for sale.
A man with a beard and mustache wearing a black hat, camouflage jacket, and a multi-colored striped scarf standing in front of a clothing stall with various garments hanging behind him.
A man and a woman standing together at a market stall, the woman holding a phone and the man holding tongs with food. The woman has blue hair and the man is wearing a beanie and checkered apron.
People shopping at an outdoor market with stalls selling clothing and produce, set against an urban backdrop with multi-story buildings.
Three people walking through a market, a woman and two young girls, all dressed in warm clothing.
A man in a business suit and hat walking on a city sidewalk, pulling a shopping cart filled with items, holding a box and a bottle, with a fabric shop and graffiti in the background.
A woman with dark skin wearing a patterned top and a silver headwrap, standing in profile inside a dimly lit room.
A man with a beard, sunglasses, and a head covering, wearing a black jacket and colorful scarf, walks with a cane past a dark alleyway with signs and graffiti.
A woman wearing a colorful headwrap and black jacket walking with an orange shopping bag in an urban alleyway.
A woman standing outdoors in sunlight, wearing a head wrap, a jacket, and carrying a shoulder bag, with a serious expression.
A child with long hair is lying in a cardboard box on the sidewalk, hugging a stuffed animal, with a stroller next to it.
A man walking through an outdoor market with tents and stalls, with sunlight casting shadows on the ground.
A woman in striped pants and a white shirt walking through a market, viewed through a blurry screen or curtain.
A man walking outdoors wearing sunglasses, a white t-shirt, and listening to earbuds with a patterned backpack. In the background, there is a colorful rug displayed outside a shop and another person with a shopping cart.
Two women with styled hair and dressed in patterned clothing, one standing and one sitting, are taking a selfie with a smartphone in an outdoor market or urban setting.
A person walking past two large patterned rugs hanging outside a shop on a city street.
A shopping cart with a large bag and two women's purses on it is parked in a handicapped parking space marked with pink lines on asphalt. The space is labeled with a pink symbol of a person in a wheelchair, a '2' and an 'M'.
Two people walking along a city street with a flower stall in the background. The man wears sunglasses, a black blazer, and jeans; the woman carries a large bag and wears a patterned hijab and coat.
A person walking on a city street in front of a graffitied metal gate.
A man with tattoos on his arms, wearing glasses, a black t-shirt, and shorts, stands outside a narrow passageway between two buildings, looking back towards the camera.
Street scene in front of a small grocery store with a sign reading "Big B Fisheries," displaying fruit, snacks, and household items. A man in a red jacket is standing next to yellow hand trucks, and a woman in black is walking by pulling a shopping c
A woman walking with a leash on a dog along a city street market with vendors and tents in the background.
A woman wearing a headscarf and floral dress walking in an outdoor market, carrying shopping bags in both hands.
A woman wearing a face mask, gloves, and carrying a shopping bag with cartoon characters, walking through an outdoor market with stalls on either side, some people shopping and standing behind metal barriers.
A woman and a young boy walk through a tunnel at an outdoor market. The woman is wearing a yellow outfit with leopard print details, and the boy is dressed in a yellow hoodie and backpack. The market stands with striped awnings are visible in the bac
A person walking past a brick wall covered with colorful posters and graffiti.
A person in a dark jacket walks through a marketplace entrance, view from inside a building.
A person walking past a graffiti-covered red metal gate in an urban alleyway, with a shopping cart on the left and a closed metal shutter on the right.
A woman wearing a face mask, hat, gloves, jacket, leopard print shirt, and plaid pants walking on a busy outdoor street. In the background, there are people, bicycles, and market stalls.
Person in a teal coat and hat walking through an outdoor market, carrying shopping bags and facing away from the camera. Market stalls with clothing, accessories, and other goods are on either side.
Nighttime scene inside a small shop with people shopping and a person walking past the entrance.
Empty city street at night with debris and streetlights, police and workers in reflective vests, some construction equipment.
A small, local shop with closed shutters, graffiti on the wall, and a person standing at the doorway on a dark, wet street.
Interior of a warehouse or storage space with stacked boxes, carts, and a person sitting on a chair, possibly waiting or working.
Policeman walking through a dark alley with metal shutters on both sides, sunlight visible at the end of the alley, with a wet ground and a trash bag on the ground.
A small, dimly-lit shop with a sign reading 'ADWOA SHOP' above its entrance, selling various household items. Several people are inside, some shopping and some working behind the counter. The ground appears wet and reflects the light.
A person standing inside a fabric store at night, browsing on their phone, illuminated by store lighting, with rolls of fabric and graffiti on the garage door nearby.
A person riding a bicycle past a small store at night on a wet street, with another person standing nearby. The store is lit from within, displaying various items on shelves, and the street surface appears wet reflecting the store lights.
Nighttime street scene with a small shop illuminated from inside, featuring a woman inside and a wall with graffiti art on the right, and two chairs and bollards outside.
A dark, cluttered salon with black chairs, a table with cleaning supplies, posters of people on the door, and a misted window letting in limited light.
Nighttime scene of a fish market stall, with people shopping and working. The stall is cluttered with boxes and scattered trash, and various fish and food items are visible on the counters.
People shopping at a seafood market stall at night, with various cuts of meat and seafood displayed, under a canopy in an outdoor market.
Littered street in front of a closed shopping area called Harmer Ridley Road Shopping, with scattered trash, trash bags, and a bicycle; the scene appears dirty and unkempt.
A person holding an umbrella walking on a wet city street at night, with parked cars and buildings, and a yellow sign indicating the end of a pedestrian zone.
A man in sunglasses and a gray jacket walks down a short outdoor staircase holding a drink, framed by brick walls and metal railings, with a sunny sky overhead.
A street market scene with vendors on the left selling clothes and accessories, several pedestrians walking, a person riding a bicycle, and a woman in a pink skirt walking in the center. Buildings and overcast skies are visible in the background.
View from inside a wooden cart looking out onto a street scene with people at market stalls, including a man in a yellow shirt looking into the cart's interior.
A seagull perched on a weathered metal pole in front of an old, dirty awning at a marketplace.
A person wearing a face mask and gray coat shopping at an outdoor market with stalls, shopping carts, and a sign reading 'GAD SHOPPING VILLAGE' in the background.
A street market scene with vendors selling goods under a tent. One vendor is engaged in conversation or explanation, gesturing with their hand, while others browse or work behind the stall. The market appears busy with several people and various stal
Woman wearing a face mask and gray jacket shopping at an outdoor market.
People working at a market stall at night, seen through a metal barrier, with boxes and supplies around.
A person wearing a blue knit hat with red and white pattern, a camouflage face mask, and a multicolored scarf standing in a dimly lit indoor space with textured walls and framed pictures.
A weathered red metal door with graffiti, flanked by graffiti-covered metal shutters. The door has multiple signs, including a 'No smoking' sign and an old faded business hours sign indicating opening times and establishment date.
A woman wearing a face mask, light-colored coat, and checkered pants walking with a cane past a graffitied metal shutter and a cart stacked with white boxes.
A man in a brown knit cap, black leather jacket, and light blue jeans standing in front of closed metal shutters covered with colorful graffiti. The shutters are in front of a store called Dalston Mill Fabrics, located on Ridley Road in London.
A street market stall with a striped canopy and various scattered items, surrounded by metal barricades, with sunlight shining through the cloud of dust and debris.
People shopping outside a small store on a city street, with grocery items and bags in front.
A woman wearing a brown hijab and black face mask walking past a fruit cart on a street with graffiti-covered walls.
A person in a black jacket, plaid shirt, cap, and face mask walking past a store with a large red sign that reads 'Quality Fabrics'.
A woman walking past a graffiti-covered wall and closed shop shutter, carrying a backpack and walking past an empty market stall.

Ridley Road Stories — a powerful photographic journey through Ridley Road in Dalston, East London. This video slideshow showcases intimate street portraits and documentary visuals that celebrate the African and Caribbean communities, capturing everyday life, culture, and lived history along this iconic market street. Part of the participatory Ridley Road Stories project, the work reflects community-co-created narratives and oral histories, preserving voices often overlooked in mainstream documentation. A compelling visual archive of culture, identity, and change in an evolving urban landscape.

Shared Stories

Ridley Road Stories is a photographic slideshow drawn from my ongoing documentary work on Ridley Road Market in Dalston, East London. Through intimate street portraits and observational moments, I document the everyday life, culture and resilience of the African and Caribbean communities that have shaped this iconic street for generations.

This project is built on co-authorship with the community. The stories emerge through conversation, trust and time spent on the street, with participants actively shaping how they are seen and represented. Rather than observing from a distance, I work alongside people to create images that feel honest, respectful and true to lived experience.

As Dalston continues to change, Ridley Road Stories acts as both a visual archive and a shared act of storytelling — preserving voices, identities and histories that are often overlooked. It is a commitment to authenticity, collaboration and the power of photography to reflect communities as they see themselves.