Ronald Phillips (Charlie): A Photographer's Journey Through London’s Soul Ronald Phillips, known universally as Charlie, is a Jamaican-born photographer whose work has profoundly documented the vibrant tapestry of black London and cemented his place as one of Britain’s foremost chroniclers of urban culture. Born in Kingston on November 22nd, 1944, Phillips' formative years instilled within him an enduring fascination with maritime history – a passion that would later inform his artistic vision and contribute to the distinctive aesthetic underpinning his celebrated images. Phillips’ early li…