I have mentioned the Deptford photographs of Chris Schwarz (1948-2007) here before. The Albany has now created a digital archive of his work, Every Picture tells a Story. Lots of great images from the 1970s and 1980s, including some from the 'Battle of Lewisham' in August 1977, when anti-fascists mobilised against a National Front march from New Cross to Lewisham (see detailed account here)
The first image shows the anti-NF crowd in New Cross Road. The speaker is standing near the Clifton Rise corner, the buildings opposite are on New Cross Road, including corner of Laurie Grove:
This shot shows New Cross Road looking up to bottom of Lewisham Way - building on left is Marquis of Granby pub:
Police in Lewisham town centre, where clashes continued at the end of the march. This was the first time police had used riot shields in Britain.
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