Photographer Tracks Down People He Captured 40 Years Ago To Recreate Their Images
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, he has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
Punks, Tina Tarr and her partner Dog. ” ‘I remember the photo being taken, it was a brilliant time. I had various styles of punk hair for quite a few years’ said Tina. Dog added: ‘They were good times, I still had hair then’.”
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, he has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
Tony and Sally Wilmot, a couple who Chris photographed saying goodbye at Peterborough Railway Station in 1980.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, he has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
Andy, Richard, Tony James, Aarón, Devinder playing the arcade game Phoenix, which involved birds hatching out of eggs.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, he has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
Sitting in the window of their house at 100 Cromwell Road in Peterborough, these three sisters were spotted back in the 80’s.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, he has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
These four friends were more than happy to recreate their photo.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, he has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
Vicki Gracey was a sales assistant at a jewelry store in Queensgate Shopping Center back in the 80’s. ‘I’m a people person and I’ve always had jobs which involve working with the public,’ she said.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, he has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
Sisters and friends sitting under the Guildhall, Cathedral Square.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, he has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
David Harvey who was Chief Superintendent back in the days, and Tim Goodman a successful businessman in the present.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, he has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
County Grammar School’s best friends, Sandra Williams, Carmen Chin and Maureen Mayers back in the days.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, he has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
Pictured at Cathedral Square, John Church, Gary Beckett, Ade Lawrence and Pippa Hodgson hanging out while listening to punk music.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, he has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
Siblings Donna Yarnell and her three-year-old brother Steven licking ice creams in their front garden.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, he has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
Tasbir Singh at his first job. He said, ‘I worked on the stall from the age of 18 until I was 22. It was hard working in all weather’.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, he has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
Mom and children on vacations.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
Punk friends walking through the streets of Peterborough.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
School friends eating chips. ‘I think it must have been a Saturday and we’d been to the chip shop. The chips were a bit like McDonald’s fries and were always good,’ said Martin.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
Sandra Burford was spotted into a hairdressers. ‘I used to go there occasionally to have my hair cut by the apprentice, because it worked out a bit cheaper.’ she said.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
While blowing bubbles with Hubba Bubba bubblegum, sisters Anna and Emma Hankins were pictured at Bridge Street.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
Best friends and dog hanging out.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
Genesio Borrillo at his van while selling ice cream in the summer.
Punk girl spotted while waiting for a concert back in the 80’s.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
Layla Gordon drinking her daily bottle of milk at Queens Drive Infants School.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
Sisters Maria and Annamarie Plavecz pictured in Star Road.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
Fruit market girl back in the 80’s.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
Homeless, Michael Ross better known as Nobby spotted at the streets of Peterborough.
Back in the days, street photographer Chris Porsz spent hours walking around the city taking candid shots of punks, policemen, siblings, and sweethearts. It was his hobby. Now, almost 40 years later, has been tracking these amazing characters he photographed in his hometown of Peterborough, Cambridge (Great Britain) in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to recreate their pics. Chris managed to meet them at the same location the original photograph was taken and shot another picture. All this work has been paid off as he has collected all the photos and published them in a book titled ‘Reunions’ featuring Jo Riley’s text about the every character’s backstories. Keep reading and take a look at some of his photos below.
Best friends hanging out in an abandoned house.
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