south of the River















On the other side of the river is a sadder story, but the people over there are trying not to notice. They live quietly. The population are immigrants from China, Africa - there are students and what appears to be an aggressive fraction of the working class.

The rental prices remain firmly low - around 260 pounds per month, per room for one person. Inversely proportional is the crime rate. Therefore, having entered into this area I see posters with the warning: "Hiding his weapons? You are responsible for the crime."

Here, even the animals are in hiding ...


Text and photos Jacek Siwko
London, UK 2009

Comments

Mr Urbano said…
a great series Jacek
I like your impressions of the other side of London
mia said…
Poetic and beautifully shedding light on a dark spot. Well done!
br said…
life on the "other" side. great!
Jacek Siwko said…
thank you.
Mikael said…
Strong and good work!
adm said…
he's really good - unique work
LUC RABAEY said…
Intriguing. Super.
Excellent images Jacek! I hope our lectures improved your vision and abilities to create photo-essays. Keep up with your good work !!!