East End Pubs

Photographer Tim George, from his new Hoxton Mini Press book:

Pubs are a vital part of London's cultural history; nowhere is this more evident than in the East End. But while the area used to be brimming with the best independent breweries in the country, the sad fact is that these communities, buildings and histories are under threat. In fact, the East End has seen some of the highest rates of pub closures in the whole of Britain.

So, to document this world before it's gone for good, Tim George and Alistar Von Lion have released a book that focuses on everything from wet-led backstreet boozers to the historic riverside inns that are the beating heart of this community.