On Thursday 3rd July at 7pm, join celebrated photojournalist John Ingledew at Iconic Images Gallery on the King’s Road for an evening of football, photography and fandom — reflecting on 25 years spent documenting Chelsea Football Club from the inside out.
In conversation with Matt Lidbury (*not a Chelsea fan) of Lower Block, Ingledew will share stories and images from his unique archive — spanning boardroom to bootroom, pitch to pub, and terraces to touchline.
A lifelong Chelsea supporter, Ingledew has spent decades chronicling the club’s evolution: its legendary players, unsung backroom figures, jubilant fans, and the moments of glory and heartbreak that have defined the modern era. With a sharp eye for character and context, his work captures not just the drama of the game, but the deep community and culture surrounding Chelsea FC in a changing London.
The Famous CFC | John Ingledew
A photo documentary by John Ingledew on Chelsea FC fans from 1980 – 2004.
A limited edition A5 zine containing 29 black and white archival photographs across 28 pages, first published in 2023.
This event is part of A View from the Bridge: A Photographic Celebration of Greater Kensington and Chelsea, which features selections from Ingledew’s Chelsea archive, on display for the first time at Iconic Images Gallery. It’s free, tickets via Eventbrite.
Date: Thursday 3rd July
Time: 7:00 pm (doors at 6:30 pm)
Location: Iconic Images Gallery Chelsea, 402 King’s Road, London SW10
Part of the exhibition: A View from the Bridge (12 June — 2 August)
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