percy s waite

Retail

In the shop window

Bricks-and-mortar retail, from tiny independent shops to giant malls, can inspire the community around it. Andrew Tuck finds Monocle's Retail Survey reflecting what we've always believed: that in-person experiences are the most valuable.

Photography

A secret life in pictures

British photographer John Balsom discovered 7,000 pictures shot by his grandfather Percy S Waite in a box at a relative's house in Hampshire. The London-based amateur photographer captured an incredible mid-century moment pioneering colour.