Chris Bethell
Freelance Photographer
Chris Bethell is basically VICE UK's staff photographer, even though he's not actually on staff. Not sure how that works with employment law, but the point is: he takes a large amount of the lovely photos on this website.
Inside the World's Most Dangerous Ball Game
I went to the British town of Ashbourne to witness a match with only two rules: You can't move the ball in a motorised vehicle or, um, murder anyone.
I Tried to Communicate With My Cats
A new study shows that a high-pitched 'baby voice' actually works.
The Underground Fight Club Racking Up Millions of YouTube Views
King of the Ring's brutal fight videos have attracted a huge YouTube following, but the clandestine brawlers have loftier aims.
England Fans Looked Ecstatic After Latest World Cup Win
Some photos of it maybe... potentially... coming home.
Afflecks Is 40 - But Is It Still Cool?
As the legendary Manchester shopping emporium celebrates its 40th anniversary, we find out whether it's still central to the city's counterculture.
Home Coming: Northumberland
An intimate tour of one writer's hometown, one random moment of synchronicity at a time.
Surreal Photos of Furries and Fandom at MCM Comic Con
There is something truly untouchable about a Brummie dressed as a giant Totoro.
Photos of What You Didn’t See During the Queen’s Funeral
Bottles of vodka, selfie sticks and mourners in Union Jack-themed OppoSuits – here's what the cameras didn't show on TV.
Surreal Photos of London in the Aftermath of the Queen's Death
People scaling the walls near Buckingham Palace. Giant digital billboards of Elizabeth II's face. Is the UK okay??
Photos of Glastonbury 2022 at Its Silliest and Strangest
The joyful weirdness of Glasto is what elevates it beyond every other music festival on Earth.
Glastonbury’s Queer Club Was a Wild and Sweaty Fever Dream
Inside the festival’s 15-year-old gay disco, situated in Block9 at Glastonbury.
Photos from the Middle of the Mosh Pit
VICE photographer Chris Bethell went to Download Festival to capture all the messiest mosh pits.