Two of Stuart Freedman‘s images from his recent book project on the disappearing Pie & Mash shops across East London have been selected for this year’s American Illustration and American Photography (AI-AP) awards.

An elderly customer orders her pies for breakfast at Arment’s Pie and Mash shop, London, United Kingdom © Stuart Freedman/Panos Pictures

Joe, a scaffolder who has come to live in Southend after splitting up with his partner, eats at Robins Pie and Mash shop, Southend on Sea, Essex, United Kingdom © Stuart Freedman/Panos Pictures