"...A Versatile and Often Very Erratic Fancy"

In May 1904, following the inclusion of his work at the Royal Academy Summer Show, some of Spare's drawings went on display at the Newington Public Library on Walworth Road. On the 23rd of May, The Daily Mail ran the following:

"This is a vitality that comes from the street"

"Spare Places" is a Psychogeographical film by The Bones Go Last's friend, Jamie Gregory. Made in 2006, "Spare Places" takes us to where Spare lived and breathed, exploring the history of those areas and in doing so offering glimpses into possible inspirations for Spare's life and works. The film highlights the creativity, diversity and ever changing face of of South London. Layers of fascinating history shudder behind grey buildings as Jamie's jerky digital lense probes for traces of Austin.

Jamie was kind enough to answer some of our questions about the film.....