Henry Roberts
@henryroberts.bsky.social
Photographer and writer. Part-time NGO worker. Occasional theatre-maker. Full-time cat lover.
Words in The Guardian, Little White Lies, Metro, Verso, A Rabbit's Foot, Aesthetica
https://linktr.ee/henryroberts
https://www.henryrobertscreative.com
Words in The Guardian, Little White Lies, Metro, Verso, A Rabbit's Foot, Aesthetica
https://linktr.ee/henryroberts
https://www.henryrobertscreative.com
Martin Parr upended our definition of "journalistic" photography.
His images are bright, witty, colourful - everything that traditional photojournalism was not.
For all his quintessential Britishness, he was a global photographer.
I wrote about some of my favourite Parr images for @economist.com
His images are bright, witty, colourful - everything that traditional photojournalism was not.
For all his quintessential Britishness, he was a global photographer.
I wrote about some of my favourite Parr images for @economist.com
His photographs are immediately recognisable. From Britain to North Korea, here are six of Martin Parr’s best images
Martin Parr transformed photojournalism
Six images captured by one of Britain’s best photographers
econ.st
December 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Martin Parr upended our definition of "journalistic" photography.
His images are bright, witty, colourful - everything that traditional photojournalism was not.
For all his quintessential Britishness, he was a global photographer.
I wrote about some of my favourite Parr images for @economist.com
His images are bright, witty, colourful - everything that traditional photojournalism was not.
For all his quintessential Britishness, he was a global photographer.
I wrote about some of my favourite Parr images for @economist.com
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Most publications with paywalls are cheaper per month than a cup of coffee, or a magazine, or even a music or film subscription. If you don't want to pay for them that's fine but don't complain about the paywall, would you walk into a shop and say 'HEY WHY IS THAT STUFF IN THE WINDOW NOT FREE?'
December 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Most publications with paywalls are cheaper per month than a cup of coffee, or a magazine, or even a music or film subscription. If you don't want to pay for them that's fine but don't complain about the paywall, would you walk into a shop and say 'HEY WHY IS THAT STUFF IN THE WINDOW NOT FREE?'
Yes, the rumours are true, I had never read Pride & Prejudice until this year ...
I read some great books in 2025 (and a few rubbish ones). Let me know if you've read any of these!
substack.com/home/post/p-...
I read some great books in 2025 (and a few rubbish ones). Let me know if you've read any of these!
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Favourite reads of 2025
I read some great books this year. And a few not so good ones. But let's just focus on the good ones ...
substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Yes, the rumours are true, I had never read Pride & Prejudice until this year ...
I read some great books in 2025 (and a few rubbish ones). Let me know if you've read any of these!
substack.com/home/post/p-...
I read some great books in 2025 (and a few rubbish ones). Let me know if you've read any of these!
substack.com/home/post/p-...
A photograph I took in Warsaw train station last week
September 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
A photograph I took in Warsaw train station last week
The Spectre of Hope (2001) - which is a conversation between Salgado and Berger on globalisation, inequality and photography - is now streaming on BBC iPlayer
July 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The Spectre of Hope (2001) - which is a conversation between Salgado and Berger on globalisation, inequality and photography - is now streaming on BBC iPlayer
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SEND US YOUR BEST IDEAS
We're commissioning for our autumn and winter issues. Do you have a five-star feature in your locker? Have a read of the pitch guide and get in touch with us at [email protected]. First-time writers are, of course, especially welcome.
www.the-fence.com/about/pitch-...
We're commissioning for our autumn and winter issues. Do you have a five-star feature in your locker? Have a read of the pitch guide and get in touch with us at [email protected]. First-time writers are, of course, especially welcome.
www.the-fence.com/about/pitch-...
June 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
SEND US YOUR BEST IDEAS
We're commissioning for our autumn and winter issues. Do you have a five-star feature in your locker? Have a read of the pitch guide and get in touch with us at [email protected]. First-time writers are, of course, especially welcome.
www.the-fence.com/about/pitch-...
We're commissioning for our autumn and winter issues. Do you have a five-star feature in your locker? Have a read of the pitch guide and get in touch with us at [email protected]. First-time writers are, of course, especially welcome.
www.the-fence.com/about/pitch-...
Discussion of our recording-breaking spring weather on BBC’s PM, yet hardly a mention of climate change / the reasons behind the high temperatures. Audiences need better.
June 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Discussion of our recording-breaking spring weather on BBC’s PM, yet hardly a mention of climate change / the reasons behind the high temperatures. Audiences need better.
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"The global humanitarian system stands at a precipice. Only 5% of the $44.72bn needed to meet humanitarian needs has been funded. This isn’t just a shortfall; it’s a catastrophe unfolding in slow motion."
Our latest IBT Voices article comes from Flora Alexander, Chief Exec of @uk.rescue.org
Our latest IBT Voices article comes from Flora Alexander, Chief Exec of @uk.rescue.org
We need smarter, more focused aid
As aid budgets are being slashed, the sector needs a decisive shift in how aid is delivered, writes Flora Alexander, Executive Director of International Rescue Committee UK.
ibt.org.uk
May 28, 2025 at 11:36 AM
"The global humanitarian system stands at a precipice. Only 5% of the $44.72bn needed to meet humanitarian needs has been funded. This isn’t just a shortfall; it’s a catastrophe unfolding in slow motion."
Our latest IBT Voices article comes from Flora Alexander, Chief Exec of @uk.rescue.org
Our latest IBT Voices article comes from Flora Alexander, Chief Exec of @uk.rescue.org
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14,000 babies will die in Gaza in the next 48 hours if Israel continues to prevent baby food aid from reaching Palestinians.
There is no question, no nuance, no possible justification.
We must do everything we possibly can to stop Israel from committing such atrocities #r4today
There is no question, no nuance, no possible justification.
We must do everything we possibly can to stop Israel from committing such atrocities #r4today
May 20, 2025 at 7:41 AM
14,000 babies will die in Gaza in the next 48 hours if Israel continues to prevent baby food aid from reaching Palestinians.
There is no question, no nuance, no possible justification.
We must do everything we possibly can to stop Israel from committing such atrocities #r4today
There is no question, no nuance, no possible justification.
We must do everything we possibly can to stop Israel from committing such atrocities #r4today
Some photographs from yesterday’s demonstration in London.
May 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Some photographs from yesterday’s demonstration in London.
Had a great time photographing this weekend in Greenwich Park.
I love medium format!
📸 Mamiya 645
🎞️ Kodak Portra 400
I love medium format!
📸 Mamiya 645
🎞️ Kodak Portra 400
May 11, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Had a great time photographing this weekend in Greenwich Park.
I love medium format!
📸 Mamiya 645
🎞️ Kodak Portra 400
I love medium format!
📸 Mamiya 645
🎞️ Kodak Portra 400
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somehow got past me that Curzon Mayfair announced its closure a couple of days ago. fucking awful state of affairs, landlords continue to be the ruin of this city www.timeout.com/london/news/...
One of London’s most historic West End cinemas is closing down
The 90-year-old Curzon Mayfair is being redeveloped by its landlords
www.timeout.com
May 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
somehow got past me that Curzon Mayfair announced its closure a couple of days ago. fucking awful state of affairs, landlords continue to be the ruin of this city www.timeout.com/london/news/...
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“Yippee ki-yay…”
We are excited to tell everyone that Westminster Council decided on May 1st that the Prince Charles Cinema would be included in the list of Assets of Community Value maintained by the Council under section 87 of the Localism Act 2011.
We are excited to tell everyone that Westminster Council decided on May 1st that the Prince Charles Cinema would be included in the list of Assets of Community Value maintained by the Council under section 87 of the Localism Act 2011.
May 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
“Yippee ki-yay…”
We are excited to tell everyone that Westminster Council decided on May 1st that the Prince Charles Cinema would be included in the list of Assets of Community Value maintained by the Council under section 87 of the Localism Act 2011.
We are excited to tell everyone that Westminster Council decided on May 1st that the Prince Charles Cinema would be included in the list of Assets of Community Value maintained by the Council under section 87 of the Localism Act 2011.
Very happy to be included in this list 😊
We are excited to announce the longlist for the 2025 Observer / Anthony Burgess Prize for Arts Journalism. Congratulations to our longlistees, pictured here and also threaded below.
April 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Very happy to be included in this list 😊
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I'm writing up my latest newsletter, where I recommend some of the best foreign, queer, old and just generally brilliant films streaming on the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and 5.
I also include links to articles related to the films I find interesting.
Please sign up for fortnightly(ish) film recs!
I also include links to articles related to the films I find interesting.
Please sign up for fortnightly(ish) film recs!
March 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I'm writing up my latest newsletter, where I recommend some of the best foreign, queer, old and just generally brilliant films streaming on the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and 5.
I also include links to articles related to the films I find interesting.
Please sign up for fortnightly(ish) film recs!
I also include links to articles related to the films I find interesting.
Please sign up for fortnightly(ish) film recs!
📷 I interviewed Joel Meyerowitz and Maggie Barrett about their new film Two Strangers Trying Not to Kill Each Other for Aesthetica
A real career/personal highlight for me!
aestheticamagazine.com/navigating-r...
A real career/personal highlight for me!
aestheticamagazine.com/navigating-r...
Aesthetica Magazine - Navigating Relationships
A new documentary explores the complex and nuanced relationship between photographer Joel Meyerowitz and his wife Maggie Barrett.
aestheticamagazine.com
March 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
📷 I interviewed Joel Meyerowitz and Maggie Barrett about their new film Two Strangers Trying Not to Kill Each Other for Aesthetica
A real career/personal highlight for me!
aestheticamagazine.com/navigating-r...
A real career/personal highlight for me!
aestheticamagazine.com/navigating-r...
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
My slight obsession with this film started when I was a boy, anxious on Sunday evenings before school. We had a dusty VHS tape of When Harry Met Sally and I would watch it every week as a source of comfort. Glad to write about this ritual in The Guardian 📼👇
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ma...
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ma...
‘Actually romantic and actually funny’: why When Harry Met Sally is my feelgood movie
The latest comfort movie recommendation in an ongoing series is a reminder of Nora Ephron and Rob Reiner’s landmark romantic comedy
www.theguardian.com
March 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
My slight obsession with this film started when I was a boy, anxious on Sunday evenings before school. We had a dusty VHS tape of When Harry Met Sally and I would watch it every week as a source of comfort. Glad to write about this ritual in The Guardian 📼👇
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ma...
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ma...
Haven’t wasted this weekend 🎬
March 16, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Haven’t wasted this weekend 🎬
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A model is emerging, which is simply pretending the First Amendment doesn't exist
Florida mayor seeks to evict cinema for showing Oscar-winning documentary
Miami Beach mayor also proposes withdrawing grant after O Cinema screened Palestinian-focused film No Other Land
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
A model is emerging, which is simply pretending the First Amendment doesn't exist
Watched Chantal Akerman's Golden Eighties for the first time last night.
Such a different tone, style, mood from her other work. I loved the colours, the outfits, and this glorious song!
www.youtube.com/watch?si=9az...
Such a different tone, style, mood from her other work. I loved the colours, the outfits, and this glorious song!
www.youtube.com/watch?si=9az...
Gossip Song from Chantal Akerman's Golden Eighties (1986)
YouTube video by james
www.youtube.com
March 6, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Watched Chantal Akerman's Golden Eighties for the first time last night.
Such a different tone, style, mood from her other work. I loved the colours, the outfits, and this glorious song!
www.youtube.com/watch?si=9az...
Such a different tone, style, mood from her other work. I loved the colours, the outfits, and this glorious song!
www.youtube.com/watch?si=9az...
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Couldn't recommend Henry's newsletter more - saves you ever scrolling mindlessly through hundreds of meh films again, and comes with thoughtful and political commentary on the state of cinema!
I'm really pleased Channel 4 are streaming No Other Land, the documentary on the West Bank that won the Oscar last night.
I included it in my newsletter this morning, in which I recommend the best global/old/queer films available on our public service streamers
www.channel4.com/programmes/n...
I included it in my newsletter this morning, in which I recommend the best global/old/queer films available on our public service streamers
www.channel4.com/programmes/n...
No Other Land
(2024) Oscar-winning film offering an insider's view of the destruction of the West Bank
www.channel4.com
March 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Couldn't recommend Henry's newsletter more - saves you ever scrolling mindlessly through hundreds of meh films again, and comes with thoughtful and political commentary on the state of cinema!
I'm really pleased Channel 4 are streaming No Other Land, the documentary on the West Bank that won the Oscar last night.
I included it in my newsletter this morning, in which I recommend the best global/old/queer films available on our public service streamers
www.channel4.com/programmes/n...
I included it in my newsletter this morning, in which I recommend the best global/old/queer films available on our public service streamers
www.channel4.com/programmes/n...
No Other Land
(2024) Oscar-winning film offering an insider's view of the destruction of the West Bank
www.channel4.com
March 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I'm really pleased Channel 4 are streaming No Other Land, the documentary on the West Bank that won the Oscar last night.
I included it in my newsletter this morning, in which I recommend the best global/old/queer films available on our public service streamers
www.channel4.com/programmes/n...
I included it in my newsletter this morning, in which I recommend the best global/old/queer films available on our public service streamers
www.channel4.com/programmes/n...