George Edwards Photography

George Edwards was born in Battersea, London in 1920. He first became interested in photography as a teenager but had to postpone his photographic career owing to the outbreak of World War II.

His career resumed later and he spent many years working as a photographer in the commercial department for the famous Keystone Press Agency, taking photographs of trade stands, company directors and business presentations. Throughout this period, he was often commissioned to take on special assignments, frequently photographing members of the Royal Family and leading politicians of the day.

In 1963 he set up his own company specialising in advertising, industrial and commercial photography. Throughout his career, however, his work often expanded to encompass many different styles of photography from candid street photography to theatrical portraiture.

His final exhibition in 2006, entitled 'New York 1960' was shown at The Stables Gallery at Orleans House shortly before his death.  It is revived here, a stunning collection of black and white fine art photographs of New York shot on assignment. The collection captures the vivacity of New York in street scenes, sweeping skyscraper vistas and candid shots of visitors puzzling over exhibits in the Guggenheim Museum. 

Enjoy your time in the gallery.