‘SIGN OF THE TIMES(2011)

Recession. A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.

Benalup Casas Viejas is a small town located in the province of Cádiz in Spain with a population of approx 6,754 inhabitants. It is a working class Spanish town, construction being the main industry, which has been hit hard by the current recession. Many of the towns shops have shut their doors for good unable to survive the current climate.

This series of images illustrates the town's economic decline in recent years.

 

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ECO VILLAGE, KEW BRIDGE

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GREENWICH PARK

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SOHO SQUARE

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CRYSTAL PALACE PARK

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BATTERSEA PARK

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BATTERSEA PARK

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MILE END PARK

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CRYSTAL PALACE PARK

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QUEENS WOOD

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"THE WARREN" ALLOTMENTS, CHELSEA

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"THE WARREN" ALLOTMENTS, CHELSEA

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BATTERSEA PARK

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CRYSTAL PALACE PARK

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RICHMOND PARK