It was fun to read this. I never knew anything about that image but it’s been familiar to me for a long time. I can imagine the scene very clearly now, thank you.
I’ve never heard of Fiona. A great shot.
Thanks also for the mention Mike, it’s most appreciated.
Such a perfectly composed photo, and it perfectly summarises the explosion of pop/youth culture out of post-war austerity. No wonder it made such a deep impression on you, Mike. Fiona Adams was clearly a marvellous photographer. Thanks for introducing me to her.
Wonderful stuff, thank Mike (just catching up after neglecting my reading!). Very interested to learn this was on the corner of Gower Street and Euston Road. Do you happen to know which corner? Looking on the bomb-damage maps and the RAF aerial maps (1945-49) it looks like all four corners of the crossroads survived the war relatively intact, although the north-east corner is the most likely. (I was hoping it'd be the south-east corner, because then they'd be on the footprint of the Wellcome Trust building, right about where this very 'twisty' sculpture now hangs https://www.ormiston-wire.co.uk/case-studies/thomas-heatherwicks-bleigiessen-sculptureheatherwick-bleigiessen/
Thank you Matt, glad you enjoyed it. I’m afraid I’ve no idea which corner. However, I remember reading something a few years back where one of the Fabs mentioned a photoshoot in a bomb site at the top of Tottenham Court Road, which of course is just a block away. Definitely in that area. The aerial maps may offer more of a clue.
Thank you for this – it brings together so many different things I'm interested in (bomb sites, The Beatles, teen girl magazines). The energy of that photo!
Loved reading this, Mike, the photo to me shows freedom, joy, youth, new things... just fantastic. Thank you for giving the photographer - Fiona Adams - the credit she deserves.
How fascinating that the brilliant cover photo on Twist and Shout came from a photo shoot for Boyfriend magazine. What an image!
Thanks so much for the kind mention, Mike. Teenage magazines had real reach and influence for several decades. Such a big part of youth culture.
A massive part of youth culture indeed, but more of a footnote in many of the histories, which really needs to change.
It was fun to read this. I never knew anything about that image but it’s been familiar to me for a long time. I can imagine the scene very clearly now, thank you.
I’ve never heard of Fiona. A great shot.
Thanks also for the mention Mike, it’s most appreciated.
You’re welcome! I never knew about the detail of the photoshoot until this week. And I never knew the significance of the building on Kingly Street.
Such a perfectly composed photo, and it perfectly summarises the explosion of pop/youth culture out of post-war austerity. No wonder it made such a deep impression on you, Mike. Fiona Adams was clearly a marvellous photographer. Thanks for introducing me to her.
Glad you enjoyed it. Such a brilliant photo.
Wonderful stuff, thank Mike (just catching up after neglecting my reading!). Very interested to learn this was on the corner of Gower Street and Euston Road. Do you happen to know which corner? Looking on the bomb-damage maps and the RAF aerial maps (1945-49) it looks like all four corners of the crossroads survived the war relatively intact, although the north-east corner is the most likely. (I was hoping it'd be the south-east corner, because then they'd be on the footprint of the Wellcome Trust building, right about where this very 'twisty' sculpture now hangs https://www.ormiston-wire.co.uk/case-studies/thomas-heatherwicks-bleigiessen-sculptureheatherwick-bleigiessen/
Thank you Matt, glad you enjoyed it. I’m afraid I’ve no idea which corner. However, I remember reading something a few years back where one of the Fabs mentioned a photoshoot in a bomb site at the top of Tottenham Court Road, which of course is just a block away. Definitely in that area. The aerial maps may offer more of a clue.
Thank you for this – it brings together so many different things I'm interested in (bomb sites, The Beatles, teen girl magazines). The energy of that photo!
Thank you Frances. So pleased you found the piece of interest.
Loved reading this, Mike, the photo to me shows freedom, joy, youth, new things... just fantastic. Thank you for giving the photographer - Fiona Adams - the credit she deserves.
Thank you Rosalind
It's a glorious photograph. Wonderful to learn about the woman behind the lens.
Thank you Anna!
Fascinating deep dive, the history behind this cover was completely new to me!
New to me too. I discovered the story somewhat randomly!
Thank you Andy.