A new photography exhibition
Then and Now: London’s transport in photographs will open on Monday 23 June at London Transport Museum in Covent Garden to mark the 25th anniversary of Transport for London (TfL).
The new photographic display explores how public transport in London has evolved amid social change. Visitors will be able to compare scenes from the capital’s
past with the present day, revealing the major influence transport infrastructure has had on the city’s development.
The exhibition features 40 striking photographs, bringing together historical images from the Museum’s collection – some dating back to the 19th century –
alongside newly commissioned contemporary images by photographer and TfL Train Driver,
Anne Maningas.
To mark the 25th anniversary of TfL, London Transport Museum commissioned Maningas to document public transport in the city today. Her new images are responses
to highlights from the Museum’s collection.
Anne Maningas is a self-taught,
internationally published photographer whose work explores the themes of journeys, being in transit and public transport. Her unique perspective is influenced by her role as a Train Driver at TfL, where she brings a deep understanding of the city’s transport
network to her work.
As part of her collaboration with London Transport Museum on this exhibition, Maningas was loaned a vintage Bronica medium format film camera from the 1990s
– previously used by a Museum photographer and curator.
A passionate analogue photographer, Maningas uses traditional film and mechanical cameras to create evocative images that reflect the rhythm of urban life.
All the contemporary images featured in the exhibition were produced using analogue processes, highlighting her commitment to traditional photographic techniques.
