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Three copies of the book FROM THE HIP - Photographs by JOHN 'HOPPY' HOPKINS 1960-66 on a white background. The front and back covers are visible on two of the books standing upright, and an open copy of the book in the foreground features images of three of the Beatles on one page and John Lennon on the other.

FROM THE HIP – Photographs by JOHN ‘HOPPY’ HOPKINS 1960-66

Three copies of the book FROM THE HIP - Photographs by JOHN 'HOPPY' HOPKINS 1960-66 on a white background. The front and back covers are visible on two of the books standing upright, and an open copy of the book in the foreground features images of three of the Beatles on one page and John Lennon on the other. Gallery:
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Five copies of the book FROM THE HIP - Photographs by JOHN 'HOPPY' HOPKINS 1960-66 on a white background. Four copies are stacked in a pile, and an open copy of the book in the foreground features images of Canon Collins, Dr Martin Luther King and Reverend Ralph Abernathy on one page and a close-up of Dr Martin Luther King on the other.

FROM THE HIP – Photographs by JOHN ‘HOPPY’ HOPKINS 1960-66

Five copies of the book FROM THE HIP - Photographs by JOHN 'HOPPY' HOPKINS 1960-66 on a white background. Four copies are stacked in a pile, and an open copy of the book in the foreground features images of Canon Collins, Dr Martin Luther King and Reverend Ralph Abernathy on one page and a close-up of Dr Martin Luther King on the other. Gallery:
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A black and white photographic print of American jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck as he plays piano on BBC2-TV Jazz 625, London, on 09 June 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Signed Print of Dave Brubeck

A black and white photographic print of American jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck as he plays piano on BBC2-TV Jazz 625, London, on 09 June 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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A black and white photographic print of Marianne Faithfull in which she smiles at the camera with her chin in her hands in close up, London circa 1965, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Signed Print of Marianne Faithfull

A black and white photographic print of Marianne Faithfull in which she smiles at the camera with her chin in her hands in close up, London circa 1965, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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A black and white photographic print of Marianne Faithfull, who smiles at the camera whilst holding a kitten, London circa 1965, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Signed Print of Marianne Faithfull

A black and white photographic print of Marianne Faithfull, who smiles at the camera whilst holding a kitten, London circa 1965, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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A black and white photographic print of poets Ernst Jandl, Michael Horovitz and Peter Brown (L:R) on stage together during the International Poetry Incarnation at London's Royal Albert Hall on 11 June 1965, performing Schwitters 'Sneeze' with audience members on the background including Alexander Trocchi, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Jandl Brown Horovitz signed print

A black and white photographic print of poets Ernst Jandl, Michael Horovitz and Peter Brown (L:R) on stage together during the International Poetry Incarnation at London's Royal Albert Hall on 11 June 1965, performing Schwitters 'Sneeze' with audience members on the background including Alexander Trocchi, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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A black and white photographic print of lipstick graffiti saying Charlie Is My Darling on the window of a taxi-cab outside London's music venue Alexandra Palace before the Rolling Stones perform during the All-Night Rave on 26 June 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Charlie Is My Darling signed print

A black and white photographic print of lipstick graffiti saying Charlie Is My Darling on the window of a taxi-cab outside London's music venue Alexandra Palace before the Rolling Stones perform during the All-Night Rave on 26 June 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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A black and white photographic print of British male and female bikers who laugh amongst themselves near a shelf covered in motorbike helmets located in the famous Ace Café, Greater London, circa 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Signed print of British bikers

A black and white photographic print of British male and female bikers who laugh amongst themselves near a shelf covered in motorbike helmets located in the famous Ace Café, Greater London, circa 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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A black and white photographic print of Louis Armstrong as he sits onstage and smiles at the camera during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1965. The print is signed by the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Signed Print of Louis Armstrong

A black and white photographic print of Louis Armstrong as he sits onstage and smiles at the camera during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1965. The print is signed by the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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A black and white photographic print of Marianne Faithfull, who smiles at the camera whilst holding a kitten, London circa 1965, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Signed Print of Marianne Faithfull

A black and white photographic print of Marianne Faithfull, who smiles at the camera whilst holding a kitten, London circa 1965, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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A black and white photographic print of Marianne Faithfull in which she smiles at the camera with her chin in her hands in close up, London circa 1965, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Signed Print of Marianne Faithfull

A black and white photographic print of Marianne Faithfull in which she smiles at the camera with her chin in her hands in close up, London circa 1965, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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A black and white photographic print of American jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck as he plays piano on BBC2-TV Jazz 625, London, on 09 June 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Signed Print of Dave Brubeck

A black and white photographic print of American jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck as he plays piano on BBC2-TV Jazz 625, London, on 09 June 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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A black and white photographic print of Louis Armstrong as he sits onstage and smiles at the camera during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1965. The print is signed by the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Signed Print of Louis Armstrong

A black and white photographic print of Louis Armstrong as he sits onstage and smiles at the camera during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1965. The print is signed by the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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A black and white photographic print of poets Ernst Jandl, Michael Horovitz and Peter Brown (L:R) on stage together during the International Poetry Incarnation at London's Royal Albert Hall on 11 June 1965, performing Schwitters 'Sneeze' with audience members on the background including Alexander Trocchi, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Jandl Brown Horovitz signed print

A black and white photographic print of poets Ernst Jandl, Michael Horovitz and Peter Brown (L:R) on stage together during the International Poetry Incarnation at London's Royal Albert Hall on 11 June 1965, performing Schwitters 'Sneeze' with audience members on the background including Alexander Trocchi, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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A black and white photographic print of lipstick graffiti saying Charlie Is My Darling on the window of a taxi-cab outside London's music venue Alexandra Palace before the Rolling Stones perform during the All-Night Rave on 26 June 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Charlie Is My Darling signed print

A black and white photographic print of lipstick graffiti saying Charlie Is My Darling on the window of a taxi-cab outside London's music venue Alexandra Palace before the Rolling Stones perform during the All-Night Rave on 26 June 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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A black and white photographic print of British male and female bikers who laugh amongst themselves near a shelf covered in motorbike helmets located in the famous Ace Café, Greater London, circa 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Signed print of British bikers

A black and white photographic print of British male and female bikers who laugh amongst themselves near a shelf covered in motorbike helmets located in the famous Ace Café, Greater London, circa 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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Photographs by John 'Hoppy' Hopkins hang on the wall in a photographic exhibition held at ElliottGallery in Amsterdam, Netherlands, October 2024

King of the Underground exhibition

Photographs by John 'Hoppy' Hopkins hang on the wall in a photographic exhibition held at ElliottGallery in Amsterdam, Netherlands, October 2024 Gallery:
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The cover of the exhibition catalogue for the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, titled 'The King of the Underground', from October 19 2024 to January 25 2025 at the ElliottGallery in Amsterdam

Exhibition Catalogue – Hoppy 2024

The cover of the exhibition catalogue for the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, titled 'The King of the Underground', from October 19 2024 to January 25 2025 at the ElliottGallery in Amsterdam Gallery:
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Inside Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club of 39 Gerrard Street, London, American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk sits at a table with Melody Maker journalist Max Jones. In the background of the image London photographer Val Wilmer can be seen framing a shot with her camera, circa 1963

Roland Kirk Max Jones

Inside Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club of 39 Gerrard Street, London, American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk sits at a table with Melody Maker journalist Max Jones. In the background of the image London photographer Val Wilmer can be seen framing a shot with her camera, circa 1963 Gallery:
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An example of an Edition Print of John Lennon, who smokes whilst The Beatles rehearse for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', taken at Teddington Studios in the UK, on 14 November 1964. The print is authenticated by the Estate of the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, and features an embossed recto Estate authentication edition stamp in the bottom left corner inside the white border and an archivally-stable inked verso stamp containing the full edition and authentication details on the reverse. The print is available in three sizes and an edition of #20.

John Lennon Edition Print

An example of an Edition Print of John Lennon, who smokes whilst The Beatles rehearse for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', taken at Teddington Studios in the UK, on 14 November 1964. The print is authenticated by the Estate of the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, and features an embossed recto Estate authentication edition stamp in the bottom left corner inside the white border and an archivally-stable inked verso stamp containing the full edition and authentication details on the reverse. The print is available in three sizes and an edition of #20. Gallery:
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An example of an Edition Print of Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones on stage at Alexandra Palace in London on 26 June 1964 during the All-Night Rave. The print is authenticated by the Estate of the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, and features an embossed recto Estate authentication edition stamp in the bottom left corner inside the white border and an archivally-stable inked verso stamp containing the full edition and authentication details on the reverse. This print is available in three sizes and an edition of #20.

Brian Jones Edition Print

An example of an Edition Print of Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones on stage at Alexandra Palace in London on 26 June 1964 during the All-Night Rave. The print is authenticated by the Estate of the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, and features an embossed recto Estate authentication edition stamp in the bottom left corner inside the white border and an archivally-stable inked verso stamp containing the full edition and authentication details on the reverse. This print is available in three sizes and an edition of #20. Gallery:
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An example of an Edition Print of Malcolm X who smiles as he turns over a piece of paper during his speech at the Malayan Islamic Study Group in Notting Hill, London on December 05 1964. The print is authenticated by the Estate of the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, and features an embossed recto Estate authentication edition stamp in the bottom left corner inside the white border and an archivally-stable inked verso stamp containing the full edition and authentication details on the reverse. The print is available in three sizes and an edition of #20.

Malcolm X Edition Print

An example of an Edition Print of Malcolm X who smiles as he turns over a piece of paper during his speech at the Malayan Islamic Study Group in Notting Hill, London on December 05 1964. The print is authenticated by the Estate of the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, and features an embossed recto Estate authentication edition stamp in the bottom left corner inside the white border and an archivally-stable inked verso stamp containing the full edition and authentication details on the reverse. The print is available in three sizes and an edition of #20. Gallery:
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An example of an Edition Print of a close-up of civil rights campaigner Dr. Martin Luther King as he rests his chin on his hands at a press conference organised by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament at the London Hilton Hotel, 06 December 1964.The print is authenticated by the Estate of the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, and features an embossed recto Estate authentication edition stamp in the bottom left corner inside the white border and an archivally-stable inked verso stamp containing the full edition and authentication details on the reverse. The print is available in three sizes and an edition of #20.

Dr Martin Luther King Edition Print

An example of an Edition Print of a close-up of civil rights campaigner Dr. Martin Luther King as he rests his chin on his hands at a press conference organised by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament at the London Hilton Hotel, 06 December 1964.The print is authenticated by the Estate of the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, and features an embossed recto Estate authentication edition stamp in the bottom left corner inside the white border and an archivally-stable inked verso stamp containing the full edition and authentication details on the reverse. The print is available in three sizes and an edition of #20. Gallery:
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An open copy of the book FROM THE HIP - Photographs by JOHN 'HOPPY' HOPKINS 1960-66 on a white background. The page features a photograph of L-R: Jeff Nuttall, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins (lying down), Kate Heliczer, Harry Fainlight, Michelle Poole, Greg the Thief, prior to attending the last day of the Aldermaston-London Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament rally in Trafalgar Square on Easter Monday, 11 April 1966.

FROM THE HIP – Photographs by JOHN ‘HOPPY’ HOPKINS 1960-66

An open copy of the book FROM THE HIP - Photographs by JOHN 'HOPPY' HOPKINS 1960-66 on a white background. The page features a photograph of L-R: Jeff Nuttall, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins (lying down), Kate Heliczer, Harry Fainlight, Michelle Poole, Greg the Thief, prior to attending the last day of the Aldermaston-London Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament rally in Trafalgar Square on Easter Monday, 11 April 1966. Gallery:
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American singer and film star Frank Sinatra sings on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965

Frank Sinatra

American singer and film star Frank Sinatra sings on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965 Gallery:
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American jazz singer Joe Williams performs onstage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965

Joe Williams

American jazz singer Joe Williams performs onstage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965 Gallery:
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American composer, pianist, and bandleader Duke Ellington looks at sheet music during band rehearsals before a performance at The Astoria, Finsbury Park, London circa 1962

Duke Ellington

American composer, pianist, and bandleader Duke Ellington looks at sheet music during band rehearsals before a performance at The Astoria, Finsbury Park, London circa 1962 Gallery:
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A close-up of American jazz saxophonist, bandleader and composer John Coltrane as he plays on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965

John Coltrane

A close-up of American jazz saxophonist, bandleader and composer John Coltrane as he plays on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965 Gallery:
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Followed by Ronnie Scott, American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk carries his saxophone over his shoulder as he descends the exterior stairs of Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club at 39 Gerrard Street, London, circa 1963

Rahsaan Roland Kirk and Ronnie Scott, London circa 1963

Followed by Ronnie Scott, American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk carries his saxophone over his shoulder as he descends the exterior stairs of Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club at 39 Gerrard Street, London, circa 1963 Gallery:
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Alexis Korner smokes and plays his guitar during a recording session in a London studio. He is surrounded by recording equipment and his eyes are closed in concentration, circa 1962

Alexis Korner recording in a London studio, circa 1962

Alexis Korner smokes and plays his guitar during a recording session in a London studio. He is surrounded by recording equipment and his eyes are closed in concentration, circa 1962 Gallery:
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British jazz singer Cleo Laine and British composer and musician John Dankworth stand together at the microphone and smile as they rehearse with their band, London circa 1964

Cleo Laine and John Dankworth onstage, London circa 1964

British jazz singer Cleo Laine and British composer and musician John Dankworth stand together at the microphone and smile as they rehearse with their band, London circa 1964 Gallery:
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Martin Luther King Jr. rests his chin on his hands at a London press conference at the Hilton Hotel, organised by CND in December 1964; shot in close-up

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. rests his chin on his hands at a London press conference at the Hilton Hotel, organised by CND in December 1964; shot in close-up Gallery:
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French singer-songwriter Françoise Hardy looks up at the camera with of a copy of a Bourjois advertisement in front of her, London, early 1964

Françoise Hardy in London

French singer-songwriter Françoise Hardy looks up at the camera with of a copy of a Bourjois advertisement in front of her, London, early 1964 Gallery:
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American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk plays piano during a rehearsal at Ronnie Scott's, circa 1963

Rahsaan Roland Kirk at the piano

American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk plays piano during a rehearsal at Ronnie Scott's, circa 1963 Gallery:
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French singer-songwriter Françoise Hardy holds an SLR and stares into the distance under a No Entry sign on New Bond Street in London’s West End, circa early 1964

Françoise Hardy

French singer-songwriter Françoise Hardy holds an SLR and stares into the distance under a No Entry sign on New Bond Street in London’s West End, circa early 1964 Gallery:
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Lucky Thompson holds his saxophone and smiles at the camera outside Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Gerrard Street, London, circa 1962

Lucky Thompson outside Ronnie Scott’s

Lucky Thompson holds his saxophone and smiles at the camera outside Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Gerrard Street, London, circa 1962 Gallery:
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Jimmy Smith and Val Wilmer

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A close up of electronics technician and Beat Generation collaborator Ian Sommerville during the press conference for The International Poetry Incarnation at the royal Albert Hall, London, June 10, 1965

Ian Sommerville

A close up of electronics technician and Beat Generation collaborator Ian Sommerville during the press conference for The International Poetry Incarnation at the royal Albert Hall, London, June 10, 1965 Gallery:
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Louis Armstrong sits onstage and smiles at the camera during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1965

Louis Armstrong Smiles

Louis Armstrong sits onstage and smiles at the camera during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1965 Gallery:
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American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter Sonny Boy Williamson sings and holds a harmonica on stage in London in close up, October 1963

Sonny Boy Williamson

American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter Sonny Boy Williamson sings and holds a harmonica on stage in London in close up, October 1963 Gallery:
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Mrs Edith Kirk smiles at Ronnie Scott as he holds a glass of wine and stands alongside Rahsaan Roland Kirk, outside Ronnie Scotts’ Jazz Club, 39 Gerrard Street, London circa 1963

Edith Kirk, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Ronnie Scott

Mrs Edith Kirk smiles at Ronnie Scott as he holds a glass of wine and stands alongside Rahsaan Roland Kirk, outside Ronnie Scotts’ Jazz Club, 39 Gerrard Street, London circa 1963 Gallery:
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American jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck plays piano on BBC2-TV Jazz 625, 09 June 1964

Dave Brubeck

American jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck plays piano on BBC2-TV Jazz 625, 09 June 1964 Gallery:
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L-R: Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Louis Myers and Peewee Madison on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965

Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Louis Myers, Peewee Madison

L-R: Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Louis Myers and Peewee Madison on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965 Gallery:
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Louis Armstrong holds a cigarette and listens to a band member during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1963

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong holds a cigarette and listens to a band member during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1963 Gallery:
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Two young pearly queens with beehive hairstyles pose with other pearly kings and queens at a social function in the East End of London, circa 1964

Pearly Group

Two young pearly queens with beehive hairstyles pose with other pearly kings and queens at a social function in the East End of London, circa 1964 Gallery:
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The pearly queens of Stoke Newington and Bethnal Green show off the backs of their outfits and their luxurious plumed hats during a social function in London’s East End, circa 1964

Pearly Queens

The pearly queens of Stoke Newington and Bethnal Green show off the backs of their outfits and their luxurious plumed hats during a social function in London’s East End, circa 1964 Gallery:
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A pearly king wearing a Hammers rosette stands next to a pearly king seated in a chair at an East End social function, east London, circa 1964

Pearly Kings Discuss

A pearly king wearing a Hammers rosette stands next to a pearly king seated in a chair at an East End social function, east London, circa 1964 Gallery:
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Peter Orlovsky sits cross-legged on the floor of the apartment he shares with Allen Ginsberg, New York, 1965

Peter Orlovsky

Peter Orlovsky sits cross-legged on the floor of the apartment he shares with Allen Ginsberg, New York, 1965 Gallery:
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The Italian-American poet, publisher, actor and filmmaker Piero Heliczer relaxes in his underpants in his apartment in New York, circa 1965

Piero Heliczer in his pants

The Italian-American poet, publisher, actor and filmmaker Piero Heliczer relaxes in his underpants in his apartment in New York, circa 1965 Gallery:
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American jazz saxophonist Steve Lacy holds a cup of tea and a cigarette, during the construction of Indica books and Gallery at Mason’s Yard, London, late 1965

Steve Lacy at Indica

American jazz saxophonist Steve Lacy holds a cup of tea and a cigarette, during the construction of Indica books and Gallery at Mason’s Yard, London, late 1965 Gallery:
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Marchers carry a banner whilst taking part in a Black Equality civil rights demonstration supportive of African Americans, London, circa 1963

Civil Rights

Marchers carry a banner whilst taking part in a Black Equality civil rights demonstration supportive of African Americans, London, circa 1963 Gallery:
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