ORAL HISTORY ARCHIVE:
TRISH MORRISSEY
Interviewed by Richard West
Location: Artist's home, Somerset
Date: June 2012
Trish Morrissey (Portrait by Pete Boyd)
Chapter 5:
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Chapter 5 Synopsis:
- Arrival in London was an accident, after doing seasonal work in Europe.
- Hitched to the north of France, hadn't enough money to return to Ireland so went to London.
- Was temping in posh shop, Aspreys, in London, bought return ticket because it was cheaper than single.
- When arrived in Ireland parents were angry so decided to return to London.
- Had taken pictures while traveling in Europe with friend.
- Had a portfolio of student and holiday pictures including self portraits.
- Was looking for job as assistant to fashion or portrait photographer.
- Lost portfolio on train but was given job by room, interiors and set photographer.
- Had also applied to Polytechnic of Central London but turned down place for job.
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