Nik Hartley

Oct 22, 2024 | theface.com | Fergal Kinney |Nik Hartley

Lines of gear sniffed off car bonnets. Quiet village alleyways disrupted by loud shagging. A vicar and his wife harassed by kids hosting an illegal rave at an ancient monument. Before 2024, if the North West village of Whalley was known for anything, it was its large Catholic cloister, Whalley Abbey, which was partially destroyed by Henry VIII in the dissolution of the monasteries.

Jul 2, 2024 | theface.com | Fergal Kinney |Nik Hartley

When Grace first visited London, she couldn’t believe it. ​“I went for a college trip,” the 18-year-old, enjoying the summer sunshine on a bench in Bury town centre, explains. ​“You walk along the roads and they’re just so well kept and clean. It’s like, what’s going on?”Following the 2019 general election, Grace remembers feeling angry that Boris Johnson had won but not knowing why.

Sep 6, 2023 | theface.com | Brooke McCord |Nik Hartley

Taken from the new print issue of THE FACE. You can get your copy here, if you’re into that sort of thing. It’s 2pm on a Friday afternoon in July and I’m walking down the strip in Laganas, Zakynthos, in 38-degree heat. The Greek island, most commonly referred to as Zante, is renowned in the UK for its anything-goes party culture; it’s a nirvana for teens looking to let loose. To the right of me: O’Callaghan’s Loft, CherryBay and Cocktails & Dreams. To the left: Ikon, Rescue Club and Zeros.