Candid Snaps of David Bowie Applying His Elaborate Make-up Prior to Going on Stage as Ziggy Stardust in 1973

Bowie and the band were often playing two shows each day, up and down the country, so the proximity of this venue, and it being a single performance, would have given Bowie some well deserved time off at home.

Roger Bamber, the photographer who took these photos, had his car stolen during the gig. After the concert Bowie and the band generously drove round Lewisham in the tour bus with Roger to look for his car, but with no luck.