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In photos: Covid-19 anti-mask protests, central London, Sat 17th Oct 2020
London / news / photos / Places

In photos: Pizzagate, Clowns, Bill Gates and Satanic Vaccines – Covid-19 anti-mask protests, central London, Sat 17th Oct 2020

Sun 18th October, 2020Sun 18th October, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

As coronavirus rates continue to spiral upwards across the UK, two small groups of mask-less conspiracy loons decided to take to the streets of London to demand their right to …

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In photos: Extinction Rebellion in Trafalgar Square, London, 2nd September 2020
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In photos: Extinction Rebellion in Trafalgar Square, London, 2nd September 2020

Thu 3rd September, 2020Thu 3rd September, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a series of 37 photos taken at the Extinction Rebellion occupation of Parliament Square in London yesterday. Despite the large police presence surrounding the square and a helicopter hovering …

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Black Lives Matter - home made banners from the London protest, 6th June 2020
art / London / news / photos / Places

Black Lives Matter – home made banners from the London protest, 6th June 2020

Sun 7th June, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Yesterday, thousands of people attended anti-racism protests across the UK, sparked off by the murder of George Floyd by US police. A large demo took place in the centre of …

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Photo archives: London Mayday protest, Parliament Square, 1st May 2000
London / news / photos / Places

Photo archives: London Mayday 2K protest, Parliament Square, 1st May 2000

Fri 1st May, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Twenty years ago, Parliament Square in London was filled with anti-capitalist protesters, green campaigners and activists for a celebration of Mayday. Here’s some photos from the day:

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In photos: Extinction Rebellion protest in Parliament Square, London, Sat 22nd Feb 2020
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In photos: Extinction Rebellion protest in Parliament Square, London, Sat 22nd Feb 2020

Sun 23rd February, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Hundreds of Extinction Rebellion activists filled Parliament Square yesterday, after marching from Russell Square. Joining forces with Parents for Futures and others, the march was to highlight the inaction on …

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In photos Gillett Cubed - Open House and sustainable catwalk, Dalston, 26th Oct 2019
art / Clubs & Nightlife / London / news / photos / Places

In photos: Gillett Cubed – Open House and sustainable catwalk, Dalston, 26th Oct 2019

Wed 30th October, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Last Saturday, the Fero Arts Collective, Zero_LDN and ReSpace Projects hosted an Open House event at Gillett Cubed, which included a sustainable fashion catwalk. The fashion show was curated by …

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In photos: Extinction Rebellion activists defy protest ban and pack out Trafalgar Square, 16th Oct 2019
London / photos / Places

In photos: Extinction Rebellion activists defy protest ban and pack out Trafalgar Square, 16th Oct 2019

Wed 16th October, 2019Wed 16th October, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

By Wednesday morning, the Metropolitan police had made over 1,600 arrests at Extinction Rebellion (XR) protests, with many of that number put into custody after the police imposed a section …

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Dalston Open House: Faro Arts Collective fashion show with Zero London, 8th Sept 2019
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Dalston Open House: Fero Arts Collective fashion show with Zero London, 8th Sept 2019

Wed 18th September, 2019Tue 1st June, 2021 - by Contributor - Leave a Comment

Brixton-based fashion activists Fero Arts Collective hosted an open house and sustainable fashion show in Dalston Gillett Square recently. Photographer Viola Spanu was there to capture the action:

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Help save a tree called Benedict Cumberbatch in Euston, London

Fri 13th September, 2019Fri 13th September, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

It’s not every day you come across a tree named after the actor Benedict Cumberbatch, but that’s what happened to me yesterday when I was walking along Euston Road in …

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In photos: Donald Trump protests in central London, Tues 4th June 2019
London / news / photos / Places

In photos: Donald Trump protests in central London, Tues 4th June 2019

Tue 4th June, 2019Tue 4th June, 2019 - by Contributor - 5 Comments.

Londoners came out in their thousands today to protest at the visit of US president, Donald Trump. Here’s some photos from the protest:

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Twenty Years Ago: J18 anti-capitalism protests in central London, June 1999
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Protest archive: J18 anti-capitalism protests in central London, June 1999

Tue 4th June, 2019Tue 16th June, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Twenty years ago, the centre of London was brought to a standstill by tens of thousands of anti-capitalism protesters during the ‘J18’ protests. Here’s some photos from my archives from …

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In photos: Extinction Rebellion protests at Oxford Circus, Marble Arch and Waterloo Bridge. Day 5: Friday 19th April 2019
London / news / photos

In photos: Extinction Rebellion protests at Oxford Circus, Marble Arch and Waterloo Bridge. Day 5: Friday 19th April 2019

Fri 19th April, 2019Sat 20th April, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Today marked the fifth day of the major Extinction Rebellion climate change protests in London. In the blazing sunshine, I went along to three sites at Oxford Circus, Marble Arch …

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Extinction Rebellion protests: Day 3 - arrests on Waterloo Bridge, Weds 17th April 2019
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Extinction Rebellion protests: Day 3 – arrests on Waterloo Bridge, Weds 17th April 2019

Wed 17th April, 2019 - by Contributor - Leave a Comment

Extinction Rebellion climate change protesters are now into their third consecutive day of direct action, and have blocked traffic at Marble Arch, Waterloo Bridge, Parliament Square and Oxford Circus since …

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London Extinction Rebellion protests: the Garden Bridge, overnight occupation and today's updates - Tues 16th Apr 2019
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London Extinction Rebellion protests: the Garden Bridge, overnight occupation and today’s updates – Tues 16th Apr 2019

Tue 16th April, 2019Tue 16th April, 2019 - by Contributor - Leave a Comment

Climate change protesters are still occupying several sites across London as protests continue to cause disruption around the capital. urban75 photographer Gramsci was there yesterday and  today and sent in …

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More photos of today's Extinction Rebellion direct action in central London, 15th April 2019
London / news / photos

More photos of today’s Extinction Rebellion direct action in central London, 15th April 2019

Mon 15th April, 2019Mon 15th April, 2019 - by Contributor - Leave a Comment

Follow on from our earlier photo report, here’s some more images from today’s Extinction Rebellion action in central London. All photos/video by Niall Carroll.

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Extinction Rebellion direct action protests in central London, 15th April 2019
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In photos: Extinction Rebellion direct action protests in central London, Mon 15th April 2019

Mon 15th April, 2019Mon 15th April, 2019 - by Contributor - Leave a Comment

Today, Extinction Rebellion climate change protesters took part in a major demonstration across central London. Roads and bridges were blocked as campaigners parked a boat at Oxford Circus and blocked Marble …

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Donald Trump protest: Londoners come out in force with hilarious banners, Fri 13th July 2018
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Donald Trump protest: Londoners come out in force with hilarious banners, Fri 13th July 2018

Fri 13th July, 2018Fri 13th July, 2018 - by editor - Leave a Comment

A few hours after the Baby Donald Trump rose majestically into the London skies, hundreds of thousands of people marched through central London to voice their disapproval at American president. …

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Donald Trump blimp rises into the London skies, Fri 13th July 2018 - photos
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Donald Trump blimp rises into the London skies, Fri 13th July 2018 – photos

Fri 13th July, 2018Fri 13th July, 2018 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Kicking off today’s protest against Donald Trump’s visit to London, a huge crowdfunded blimp has been lifted into the skies. Urban75 reporter Phil Ross captured the action:

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In photos: First London protests against Donald Trump visit, with big demo expected tomorrow
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In photos: First London protests against Donald Trump visit, with big demo expected tomorrow

Thu 12th July, 2018Thu 12th July, 2018 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Protesters gathered around the ‘ring of steel’ in Regents Park, London today to protest at the visit of ‘weapons grade plum’ Donald Trump.

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Protest photos: No Coalition of Chaos with the DUP, Whitehall, London, Sat 17th June
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Protest photos: No Coalition of Chaos with the DUP, Whitehall, London, Sat 17th June

Sat 17th June, 2017Sat 17th June, 2017 - by editor - Leave a Comment

A sizeable crowd gathered in Whitehall today, as protesters attended the ‘No Coalition of Chaos with the DUP‘ protest, organised by activist Owen Jones.

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United For Palestine: anti-Israel Protest on Oxford Street, London
London / news / photos / Places

United For Palestine: anti-Israel Protest on Oxford Street, London

Mon 4th July, 2016Mon 4th July, 2016 - by editor - 2 Comments.

This sizeable, but peaceful, protest was seen progressing down Oxford Street yesterday afternoon. I grabbed a few photos as it passed by:

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In photos: Anti Brexit campaigners gather in Parliament Square, London
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In photos: Anti Brexit campaigners gather in Parliament Square, London

Sat 2nd July, 2016Sat 2nd July, 2016 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Thousands of people marched through central London today to protest against the referendum decision to leave the EU. The march started at Park Lane before setting off on the two-mile route to …

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Thousands join anti-Brexit demo in rain-drenched Trafalgar Square, London: full photo coverage
London / news / photos / Places

Thousands join anti-Brexit demo in rain-drenched Trafalgar Square, London: full photo report

Tue 28th June, 2016 - by editor - 3 Comments.

Despite relentless torrential rain and the protest being ‘officially’ called off because of police concerns, thousands of people packed into Trafalgar Square this afternoon to protest against the ‘Brexit’ referendum, …

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London / photos / Places

Bursary or Bust – march by student nurses through central London, Sat 4th June

Mon 6th June, 2016Mon 6th June, 2016 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On Saturday, a large march progressed through central London in opposition to government plans to scrap NHS bursaries.

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Banners, slogans and faces in the crowd: Solidarity with Refugees March photos
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Banners, slogans and faces in the crowd: Solidarity with Refugees March photos

Sat 12th September, 2015Sat 12th September, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Tens of thousands of people walked through central London today, with the Solidarity with Refugees March calling on the British government to be more sympathetic and more effective in their …

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cardiff / news / photos / Places / wales / Wales

Cardiff protest against Israel playing Wales in the UEFA 2016 qualifier – photos

Sun 6th September, 2015 - by editor - 1 Comment

A large and lively protest and march took place in Cardiff today, ahead of Wales’ frustrating 0-0 draw against Israel in the UEFA 2016 qualifiers.

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Fair Play for Palestie - activists protest ahead of Wales vs Israel UEFA Championship match, 6th Sept, 2015
cardiff / football / Places / Wales / wales

Fair Play for Palestine – activists protest ahead of Wales vs Israel UEFA Championship match, 6th Sept, 2015

Sun 6th September, 2015Sun 6th September, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

A march and rally is taking place in Cardiff this afternoon in protest at Israel playing in the UEFA Championship. The team face Wales in the Cardiff City stadium at …

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Fifty photos - Anti Austerity rally in Parliament Square, London, 20th June 2015
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Fifty photos – Anti Austerity Rally in Parliament Square, London, 20th June 2015

Sat 20th June, 2015Sat 20th June, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Tens of thousands of protesters filled the streets of central London today to protest against the government’s austerity measures.

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Thousands of protesters assemble at City Hall for the March For Homes protest
London / photos / Places

Thousands of protesters assemble at City Hall for the March For Homes protest

Mon 2nd February, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Last Saturday, two separate marches from the south and east of London assembled outside City Hall to demand more affordable housing for all Londoners. I posted up 50+ photos of …

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Eviction order served on Soho's 12 Bar Club - bailiffs due tomorrow, street party called
Clubs & Nightlife / London / music / photos / Places

Eviction order served on Soho’s 12 Bar Club – bailiffs due tomorrow, street party called

Thu 29th January, 2015Thu 29th January, 2015 - by editor - 1 Comment

Last week, activists calling themselves Bohemians 4 Soho occupied and reopened the legendary 12 Bar in central London, shortly after it had been closed in the wake of a huge redevelopment. …

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