The first event launched on the 26 February and continued until the beginning of April and was an innovative exhibition and limited edition book of the same title; ‘Carnaby Street: 1960 – 2010’. The event was held at 38 Carnaby Street and puts into context the history of Carnaby from its earliest origins in the 16th Century to the present day with a focus on the 1960s.

The central feature of the show was a unique 3D timeline which illustrates key people, events and happenings in the area. The show started right from the beginning, 500 years ago, when Carnaby Street was a green field site with a well and a scarecrow.

It covered the iconic characters associated with Carnaby’s music heritage such as The Rolling Stones, Sex Pistols and Jimi Hendrix. The limited edition book features images from 60s photographer Philip Townshend and exclusive interviews with people who have lived and worked in Carnaby including The Who’s Pete Townsend.

This was perfect for me because it relates to my project perfectly showing the revolutionary moments in fashion and music over the past 50 years.