The Barter Archive aims to preserve the stories and collective memories of the people working at the Billingsgate Fish Market at Canary Wharf, London. The archive begins as a series of observational drawings which are gradually exchanged for the fishmongers’ stories, memories and personal objects.

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WATCH Simon: I have mixed feelings to leave here.

My name is Simon, 60 now, I’ve been here 32 years. I come from Essex and this is my third job.

December 27, 2020