Heidi Alexander | Stockport Market, 1977

Heidi Alexander’s photographs of Stockport Market taken in 1977.

Recently, our 2020 Covid-19 lockdown prompted a clear out, and the discovery of old negatives such as the Stockport Market collection. Apparently, in 1977, I was doing what is now popularly known as ‘street photography’. The images bring back happy memories recording a lively atmosphere of warm community alongside hardship and hard work. I only visited Stockport Market twice in the 1970s, and only shot five rolls of Tri-X on a Leica M4 – I wish I’d taken more! I remember the bustle and the noise, especially the street pastors and their singing followers competing with the shouting traders for customers’ attention.”

Bert's For Shoes. Stockport Market, 1977.
Bert's For Shoes. Stockport Market, 1977.

Photo © Heidi Alexander.

Anton Papay's Hot Dog Stand, Stockport, 1977.
Anton Papay's Hot Dog Stand.

Photo © Heidi Alexander.

Stockport Market, 1977.
Stockport Market, 1977.

Photo © Heidi Alexander.

Stockport Market, 1977.
Stockport Market, 1977.

Photo © Heidi Alexander.

The Kay family socks and tights stall. Stockport Market, 1977.
The Kay family socks and tights stall. Stockport Market, 1977.

Photo © Heidi Alexander.

Stockport, 1977.
Stockport, 1977.

Photo © Heidi Alexander.

Paul and Colin Potts' fruit and veg stall.
Paul and Colin Potts' fruit and veg stall.

Photo © Heidi Alexander.

Stockport Market, 1977.
Stockport Market, 1977.

Photo © Heidi Alexander.

Singers outside The Boars Head, Stockport, 1970s.
Singers outside The Boars Head, Stockport, 1977.

Photo © Heidi Alexander.

Stockport Market, 1977.
Anton Papay's Hot Dog Stand.

Photo © Heidi Alexander.

Stockport Market, 1977.
Stockport Market, 1977.

Photo © Heidi Alexander.

Jack Hulme and Barbara Tanner, Stockport Market, 1977.
Stockport Market, 1977.

Photo © Heidi Alexander.

Gallery first published 9th July, 2020 © Heidi Alexander / British Culture Archive. All rights reserved.

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