River is an exhibition of analogue photographic works by members of The Gate Darkroom, a community darkroom situated next to the Thames in Greenwich. Curated by Sarah Ainslie, the exhibition brings together a diverse range of responses by members to the theme of ‘River’ explored through analogue photography.

Works are inspired by the river theme both as a presence in the landscape and as a concept, drawing on its transitory nature and the narratives it carries: loss and transition, beginnings and endings, environmental change and generational memory. The exhibition is a moment of collective reflection, a space for members to share work in progress before developing it further towards a larger group show.

Image: Dennis de Cala

Thames-Side Studios Lounge is located on the second floor of Unit 0 and open to all studio holders and by appointment.


The Lounge, Unit 0
Thames-Side Studios
Harrington Way, Warspite Road
Royal Borough of Greenwich
London SE18 5NR

Free, limited parking is available on site.

How to get here:
Bicycle: Thames River cycle path (16 mins cycle from Greenwich).
Bus: 161 / 177 / 180 / 472 to Warspite Road bus stop.
DLR: Woolwich Arsenal (1 minute walk to Plumstead Road and take Route Bus 177 towards Peckham Bus Station or 472 towards North Greenwich Station).
Road: A2 corridor, first roundabout east of Thames Barrier onto Warspite Road.
Train: From Cannon Street or London Bridge to Woolwich Dockyard (8 minute walk) or Charlton (12 minute walk).
Tube: North Greenwich (Take the Route Bus 472 towards Thamesmead Town Centre).
Crossrail: Elizabeth Line to Woolwich (take Route Bus 177 towards Peckham Bus Station or 472 towards North Greenwich Station).