There is little bit of magic in the moment when you see a photo of your corner shop or local dry cleaners’ published on the web. No, really! I suppose in a small way it is like those rare times when you see your local neighbourhood in the background of a mainstream movie. At least it is rare if you live in Hackney – I’m sure those living in Notting Hill are used to their streets being used as a film set. I can pretty much guarantee* the streets documented in www.londonshopfronts.com haven’t been used as mainstream film sets, but they are no less fascinating for it.
