The 1970s saw profound change in the communities of the East End of London. <\/p>\n
The city’s docks were closing, and with them a way of life for people living in the area was being lost. <\/p>\n
At the same time new immigrants were arriving, bringing with them new cultures – and new cuisines – as they established themselves as Londoners. <\/p>\n
A free exhibition of images from this time of change is on show in east London until December. <\/p>\n
It showcases the work of a generation of photographers who gave a visibility to working-class experiences, in everyday spaces where local people could view images of themselves and their own communities, the Four Corners Gallery in Bethnal Green says.<\/p>\n