Rob Bremner | Liverpool and Merseyside, 1980s-90s
Rob Bremner’s photographs capture the mood of Liverpool during the turbulent Thatcher years. They also highlight the everyday life and positive spirit of the people: colourful and casual fashions and local characters who were proud of their city.
Rob, “It was tough times, but I found everyone to be warm and friendly. On rainy days, they would invite me in for tea. One night, I left my college Bronica in a pub after some dockers invited me for a drink. I returned the next day, and they had left it behind the bar for me. I wish I could say I was a socially aware photographer, campaigning against Thatcher’s Britain, but I just felt comfortable taking photos there and liked the people.”
“I know how to take portraits in the sense that I’ll look for a background and people, but basically I just asked people if I can take their photo. Obviously, you’re hanging around the same area, so you get to know people.” – Rob Bremner.
Gallery first published 7th September, 2018. © Rob Bremner / British Culture Archive. All rights reserved.
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A selection of Rob Bremner’s images are part of our touring exhibition The People’s City. We’ll be announcing 2024 dates early in the new year.
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