FREE VOLUME 10 NUMBER 2
THE CULTURE ISSUE
M A R K E T P L A C E
Bargain Britain With the pound suffering post Brexit hitting its lowest rate in 168 years it is now more than ever a necessary time to grab a bargain. As an effect the rise in inflation as the cost of imported goods goes up, figures show that inflation in September was 1%, up from 0.6% in August. Economists estimate that by next year it will be nearing 3%. Additionally, with the minimum wage not matching the national living wage families and individuals are struggling and therefore being forced to avoid the high street causing store closures and encouraging people to turning to shop in markets. Through documentary photography at markets in Merseyside, Vice has worked to capture in the moment imagery of everyday life in ‘Bargain Britain’. Taking a fresh look into market culture showing it in a different light taking pride in bargain hunting and finding those hidden treasures. Take a trip into, The Market Place.
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A sea of red and blue piled up and tangled at Widnes Flea Market lies the biggest divide of Merseyside: LFC and EFC. Discarded football kits, scarfs and flags that have been accumulated over the years in to this large collection of history ready for a new reason of existence.
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