Chris Dorley-Brown set up his Hackney based darkroom off Mare Street in 1984 documenting east London. Concentrating on social housing, public places, hospitals, workplaces, and architecture he has since established a substantial archive of colour photographs, supporting himself working variously as sound editor, producer, event promoter, teacher, historian and cameraman. Since 1997 he has prioritised his photographic work, exhibiting internationally, and creating books with a wide range of publishers.