Thankfully Bristol escaped the devastating scenes that engulfed many UK cities last week where lives were lost, families were made homeless and millions of pounds of damage was caused. Photographers were mugged and beaten – a direct result of putting themselves on the front line to document terrifying scenes. From the devastation though real heartwarming stories emerged; mass street cleanups and internet fund raisers for people such as Aaron Biber, the 89 year old barber who had his business looted.
August 16, 2011