In the 1980s, London’s East End was a place of change and history. Tim Brown, a tube driver, captured this transformation through his camera lens. He took photos of the area during his daily commute on the 149 bus from Stoke Newington in Hackney to his job.
Tim often passed by the old Liverpool Street station, which was undergoing major changes. Before the Broadgate development, the station had a unique charm. One of Tim’s photos shows the old station master’s office, which, interestingly, was turned into a bistro at that time. The platforms were extended, changing the way passengers used the station. This spot even appeared in the film *The Inn of the Sixth Happiness*, highlighting its historical significance.
As Tim continued his journey, he captured images from Leytonstone and Canary Wharf. These areas were symbols of the financial boom happening in London. Canary Wharf was just starting to develop into a major business district, with tall buildings rising against the skyline. Tim took a ride on the Docklands Light Railway, which offered a new view of the city’s rapid transformation.
Tim’s photos show the contrast between the old and the new in East London. They reflect the energy and changes of a city that was evolving quickly. Each image tells a story of a place that was vibrant and full of life, where history met modernity.
