Fantasy Factory logo

The Fantasy Factory video production and editing company logo, aLondon-based company created and run by radical English activists John 'Hoppy' Hopkins and Sue Hall from the 1970's to the 1990's Gallery: timeline

Fantasy Factory Flyer

A flyer for the video production and editing company Fantasy Factory promoting video transfer facilities from VHS and BETA tapes to the U-MATIC format. Fantasy Factory was a London-based company created and run by radical English activists John 'Hoppy' Hopkins and Sue Hall from the 1970's to the 1990's Gallery: timeline

Grassroots Mediazine #3 stack with single copies

A curved stack of copies of Grassroots Mediazine #3, featuring interviews with John 'Hoppy' Hopkins between 2009 and 2014 by author Mugiko Nishikawa. The foreground has single copies showing the front and back of the publication. Gallery:

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:

Grassroots Mediazine #3 stack

A curved stack of copies of Grassroots Mediazine #3, featuring interviews with John 'Hoppy' Hopkins between 2009 and 2014 by author Mugiko Nishikawa Gallery:

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:

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:

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:

Gala Mitchell Paints Her Toenails signed print

A black and white photographic print of British model Gala Mitchell as she sits nude on an unmade bed and paints her toenails in the West London apartment she shared with British photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, circa 1962, signed by the photographer Gallery:

Wheelbarrow Siesta signed print

A black and white photographic print of two young boys as they sleep in wheelbarrows, Notting Hill, west London, circa 1962, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:

Cowboys signed print

A black and white photographic print of four boys gathered around a fire on bomb-damaged derelict land in Notting Hill, West London, circa 1962 whilst other children play in the background: two of the boys wear cowboy hats and one holds a toy gun, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:

Joint Factory signed print

A black and white photographic print of people including Andrew King, Pink Floyd's manager, around a table making and smoking joints in the Westbourne Terrace apartment of British photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, in preparation for the marriage of Peter Jenner to Sumi Jean Nishihata, London circa 1966, signed by the photographer Gallery:

Signed print of British bikers

A black and white photographic print of a trio of British bikers who sit at a table with cigarettes and coffee in a London café: two men laugh together whilst one sporting a leather jacket and a greased pompadour hairstyle looks very serious, London circa 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:

Signed print of British bikers

A black and white photographic print of fashionably dressed young women and male bikers who smoke and chat in a London café, England circa 1964, with one of the women smiling whilst she flicks a 'v' sign at the viewer, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:

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:

Signed print of British bikers

A black and white photographic print of members of the British biker gang the 59 Club as they sit around a café table in London's Paddington district and socialise, including a biker wearing a Nazi cap who stares at the camera, circa 1963/64, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:

Signed print of British bikers

A black and white photographic print of three male motorbike riders/Rockers in mid-shot, whilst taking a break on the hard shoulder of the North Circular at dusk, on their way to the famous biker hangout the Ace Café, Greater London circa 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:

Signed print of British bikers

A black and white photographic print of a British motorbike rider as he sits on his bike at the side of the North Circular and chats with a friend, during a meet-up of bikers on the way to the famous biker hangout the Ace Café, Greater London circa 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:

Marihuana Smoker signed print

A grainy black and white photographic print of a man smoking marijuana indoors in a low light situation, London circa 1962, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:

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:

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:

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:

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:

Gala Mitchell Paints Her Toenails signed print

A black and white photographic print of British model Gala Mitchell as she sits nude on an unmade bed and paints her toenails in the West London apartment she shared with British photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, circa 1962, signed by the photographer Gallery:

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:

Wheelbarrow Siesta signed print

A black and white photographic print of two young boys as they sleep in wheelbarrows, Notting Hill, west London, circa 1962, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:

Marihuana Smoker signed print

A grainy black and white photographic print of a man smoking marijuana indoors in a low light situation, London circa 1962, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:

Joint Factory signed print

A black and white photographic print of people including Andrew King, Pink Floyd's manager, around a table making and smoking joints in the Westbourne Terrace apartment of British photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, in preparation for the marriage of Peter Jenner to Sumi Jean Nishihata, London circa 1966, signed by the photographer Gallery:

Cowboys signed print

A black and white photographic print of four boys gathered around a fire on bomb-damaged derelict land in Notting Hill, West London, circa 1962 whilst other children play in the background: two of the boys wear cowboy hats and one holds a toy gun, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:

Signed print of British bikers

A black and white photographic print of a trio of British bikers who sit at a table with cigarettes and coffee in a London café: two men laugh together whilst one sporting a leather jacket and a greased pompadour hairstyle looks very serious, London circa 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:

Signed print of British bikers

A black and white photographic print of fashionably dressed young women and male bikers who smoke and chat in a London café, England circa 1964, with one of the women smiling whilst she flicks a 'v' sign at the viewer, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:

Signed print of British bikers

A black and white photographic print of a British motorbike rider as he sits on his bike at the side of the North Circular and chats with a friend, during a meet-up of bikers on the way to the famous biker hangout the Ace Café, Greater London circa 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:

Signed print of British bikers

A black and white photographic print of three male motorbike riders/Rockers in mid-shot, whilst taking a break on the hard shoulder of the North Circular at dusk, on their way to the famous biker hangout the Ace Café, Greater London circa 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:

Signed print of British bikers

A black and white photographic print of members of the British biker gang the 59 Club as they sit around a café table in London's Paddington district and socialise, including a biker wearing a Nazi cap who stares at the camera, circa 1963/64, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:

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:

Cowboys

Four boys gather around a fire on bomb-damaged derelict land in Notting Hill, West London, circa 1962 whilst other children play in the background: two of the boys wear cowboy hats and one holds a toy gun Gallery: Post-War London

Lunar Dunes gig 21.02.2009

Six members of Lunar Dunes gigging on stage at Club Dune, under the Westway between Ladbroke Grove and Portobello Road, London, on February 21, 2009. L-R: Ian Blackaby (bass guitar), Hamid Mantu (drums), Krupa (vocals), Adam Blake (guitar), Larry Whelan (saxophone/keyboard), Julia Thornton (harp). Gallery: writings

Lunar Dunes gig 21.02.2009

Four members of Lunar Dunes gigging on stage at Club Dune, under the Westway between Ladbroke Grove and Portobello Road, London, on February 21, 2009. L-R: Adam Blake (guitar), Krupa (vocals), Larry Whelan (saxophone/keyboard), Julia Thornton (harp). Gallery: writings

WEA Jazz Class

In a classroom setting some young men and a woman sit against a wall and listen to their tutor Owen Bryce (unseen) during a jazz/swing evening class held by the Workers Educational Association, London circa 1963 Gallery: Leisure

London Pride

On a terraced London street a woman smokes, next to a young girl who stands under a street sign proclaiming 'no through road'. The woman watches as her dog urinates on a large, partly obscured political poster that states 'Take Great London Pride with The Conservative Party', prior to the October 1964 general election Gallery: Post-War London

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: Music

Bryce Class

In a classroom setting young men and women sit around a desk: in front of a blackboard containing the names of famous jazz musicians is their tutor Owen Bryce, a cornet player with the George Webb Dixielanders, London circa 1963 Gallery: Post-War London

Errol Linton Band by John Hoppy Hopkins

The Errol Linton Band playing live at the Windmill in Brixton, London, circa 2004. L-R: Errol Linton (harmonica), Jean-Pierre Lampe (double bass), Adam Blake (guitar), Phil Myers (drums). The image features the signature of the photographer in the bottom right corner, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery: writings

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: Edition Prints

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: Edition Prints

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: Edition Prints

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: Edition Prints

Scaffolding Boards

Shot from below, a labourer perches on scaffolding boards and rebars that stick out of a poured concrete column on a building site: another labourer is on a platform above him and there is a crane in the background of the shot, London circa 1963 Gallery: Working Life

Rebars Floor

Two labourers chat briefly whilst a third takes heavy bolt-cutters to a grid of welded steel reinforcing rods on the floor of a building being constructed in London. In the background of the image are low-rise blocks of flats and on-site cranes, London circa 1963 Gallery: Working Life

Rebars Cage

On a building site in London a labourer in a cloth cap holds a grid of welded rebars upright in the foreground of the image whilst three men in suits confer in the background. London circa 1963 Gallery: Working Life

Pouring Concrete

On a building site a labourer with a pipe stops for a chat in the foreground whilst a concrete floor is poured and levelled with a wooden plank behind him. Steel reinforcing rods criss-cross the image and in the background are Victorian terraced houses, London circa 1963 Gallery: Working Life