An Accidental Berliner

A viewing platform in West Berlin overlooking part of the Wall

Looking over the Wall into East Berlin.

The Brandenburg Gate from West Berlin

Approaching Checkpoint Charlie from West Berlin.

A view of the Brandenburg Gate from East Berlin.

Trabant cars lined up in East Berlin.

An East Berlin building with damage from World War Two.

A memorial to Chris Geoffroy - one of at least 136 people who died trying to cross the Wall.

Checkpoint Charlie.

Expectant crowds gather on the West Berlin side of Checkpoint Charlie.

Curious onlookers from West Berlin pushing past the barrier towards East Berlin. The cameraman Tony spoke to can be seen in the foreground.

West Berliners clambering up for a better view. An East Berlin guard tries with little success to get them to climb down.

East Berlin guards unsure of what to do. Many removed their hats as the evening wore on.

Elation on the faces of some of those who crossed through Checkpoint Charlie on the evening of 9th November 1989

The River Spree. Many people drowned in the river while trying to cross the Wall. Ladders were placed sporadically along the riverbank in an effort to try and aid those who got into difficulty.