Supporting London's sex workers, 1971

Working in the sex industry is a dangerous and frightening business.

Sex workers all over the world ply their trade under threat of constant violence: from their clients, their pimps and, on occasion, from other girls. Many prostitutes are addicted to hard drugs and a high proportion of them will die young and, often, in violent circumstances.

Lord Morriston of Lambeth (1901-79), a Conservative member of the House of Lords, was a friend to and tireless campaigner on behalf of the rights of prostitutes working in London.

Morrison (seen here in his car) was a familiar figure in London's red light districts driving his car very slowly and stopping frequently to talk the girls. Such was his concern for their welfare, he would often invite them into his car for a chat and offer them money. So concerned was he to ensure that he did insult them by his offer of money, he would often engage in sexual intercourse with the girls.