Looking Back: Happy childhood memories for Kerrie
This week’s pictures from Chris Porsz feature a perfect recreation of an image from 40 years ago.
Entitled, Skipping, the original was taken in 1981 and the “Reunion” in July 2020.
Chris said: “Kerrie Watson was snapped skipping outside her home at 142 Clarence Road which her family moved to in 1980.’’
Kerrie, who has worked in adult social care for 22 years said: “I think I’m about seven in the photo. I often used to play outside the front of the house as it was a no-through road so it was safe.
“Chris posted it on Facebook and my friend recognised me.”
You can also just see Kerrie’s younger brother, Steven, in the corner of the original photo.
Kerrie, who has two children and has lived in Peterborough all her life, added: “It was strange going back as they’ve now opened up the end of the road so you can drive all the way through.”
Street photographer Chris Porsz’s unique reunion pictures – where he recreates pictures he took decades ago – has earned him international recognition and features on television and in national newspapers and magazines.
Back in 2009 the Peterborough Telegraph gave Chris his weekly column 'Paramedic Paparazzo' from which his 'Reunions' project was born when readers saw their pictures from three decades ago.
Most of his pictures feature Peterborough people and places. His second book, Reunions II, is available, go to chrisporsz.com for details.