NMRīorn Hans Ludwig Göhler in the German town of Karlsruhe, the man who would go on to become the acclaimed photographer John Gay demonstrated his artistic talent from an early age.Īs a young man he settled in England with friends and family, hoping to expand his horizons. View looking out through Clare's Cake Shop window whilst a young girl looks in at the display of cakes, 1956 (b/w photo), John Gay, (1909-99) / Padstow, Cornwall, UK / © English Heritage.
New photography capturing a peaceful, idyllic post-war Britain from the large collection of his work held by English Heritage.
