Uncovering Punk Rock History: Rare Leee Black Childers Photographs at Alfies Antique Market

If walls could talk, those at Alfies Antique Market would tell stories of timeless treasures and hidden gems. Now, the market is adding a new chapter to its storied history with an extraordinary exhibition—rare, limited-edition prints by the late, great Leee Black Childers.

Early Debbie Harry, 1976 and The Sex Pistols, Anarchy in the UK Tour, Caerphilly Wales, 1976

Siouxsie Sioux, Nag’s Head Pub, 1977 and David Bowie, Trans-Siberian Express, 1973

For those unfamiliar with his work, Leee Black Childers was more than just a photographer; he was a rock and punk insider, capturing the raw, unfiltered energy of the 1970s music scene. As a Warhol Factory regular, David Bowie’s tour manager, and a key figure in punk’s explosive rise, Childers had access to the artists and rebels who redefined an era. His lens immortalized icons such as David Bowie, Debbie Harry, Iggy Pop, Vivienne Westwood, and the Sex Pistols—images that tell the real story of punk’s chaotic, electric birth.

These rare prints, now available Alfies Antique Market, come directly from the Leee Black Childers estate. They were discovered by none other than punk historian, radio DJ, and public figure Smutty Smiff. A legend in his own right, Smutty traveled to the U.S. to uncover these unseen treasures—images that had remained hidden for decades, from Andy Warhol’s Factory to the infamous ‘Anarchy in the U.K.’ tour.

Malcolm McLaren & Vivien Weswood, 1976, at Caroline Coon’s Christmas Party

But Smutty’s connection to Childers runs deeper than this discovery. As a young Teddy Boy in 1970s London, Smutty was spotted by Childers, who took him under his wing and introduced him to the underground worlds of punk and rock ‘n’ roll. As the manager of Levi & The Rockats, Childers helped launch Smutty’s career, weaving him into the fabric of punk history alongside icons like The Cramps, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Adam and the Ants, Joan Jett, and Billy Idol.

Now, these stories live on through a series of 200 authenticated, embossed, and limited-edition prints. Whether you’re a lifelong punk enthusiast, a vintage collector, or simply someone who appreciates the raw power of music history, this is a rare chance to own a piece of punk’s golden age.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. Visit Wild Kat at Alfies Antique Market and step into a world where music, rebellion, and art collide in stunning, historic imagery.