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![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 […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/extinction-rebellion-feb-2020-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: Extinction Rebellion protest in Parliament Square, London, Sat 22nd Feb 2020")
In photos: Extinction Rebellion protest in Parliament Square, London, Sat 22nd Feb 2020
Posted on Sunday, Feb 23, 2020 | No CommentsHundreds 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 […] -
![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 […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/open-house-sustainable-catwalk-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: Gillett Cubed – Open House and sustainable catwalk, Dalston, 26th Oct 2019")
In photos: Gillett Cubed – Open House and sustainable catwalk, Dalston, 26th Oct 2019
Posted on Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019 | No CommentsLast 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 […] -
![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 […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/extinction-rebellion-trafalgar-sq-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: Extinction Rebellion activists defy protest ban and pack out Trafalgar Square, 16th Oct 2019")
In photos: Extinction Rebellion activists defy protest ban and pack out Trafalgar Square, 16th Oct 2019
Posted on Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 | No CommentsBy 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 […] -
Dalston Open House: Fero Arts Collective fashion show with Zero London, 8th Sept 2019
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 18, 2019 | No CommentsBrixton-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: -
![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 […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/benedict-cumberbatch-tree-01-115x115.jpg "Help save a tree called Benedict Cumberbatch in Euston, London")
Help save a tree called Benedict Cumberbatch in Euston, London
Posted on Friday, Sep 13, 2019 | No CommentsIt’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 […] -
In photos: Donald Trump protests in central London, Tues 4th June 2019
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 4, 2019 | 5 CommentsLondoners came out in their thousands today to protest at the visit of US president, Donald Trump. Here’s some photos from the protest: -
![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 […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/j18-protest-london-1999-20-years-on-01-115x115.jpg "Twenty Years Ago: J18 anti-capitalism protests in central London, June 1999")
Twenty Years Ago: J18 anti-capitalism protests in central London, June 1999
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 4, 2019 | No CommentsTwenty 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 […] -
![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 […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/extinction-rebellion-day-5-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: Extinction Rebellion protests at Oxford Circus, Marble Arch and Waterloo Bridge. Day 5: Friday 19th April 2019")
In photos: Extinction Rebellion protests at Oxford Circus, Marble Arch and Waterloo Bridge. Day 5: Friday 19th April 2019
Posted on Friday, Apr 19, 2019 | No CommentsToday 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 […] -
![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 […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/extinction-rebellion-day-3-03-115x115.jpg "Extinction Rebellion protests: Day 3 – arrests on Waterloo Bridge, Weds 17th April 2019")
Extinction Rebellion protests: Day 3 – arrests on Waterloo Bridge, Weds 17th April 2019
Posted on Wednesday, Apr 17, 2019 | No CommentsExtinction 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 […] -
![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 […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/extinction-rebellion-30-115x115.jpg "London Extinction Rebellion protests: the Garden Bridge, overnight occupation and today’s updates – Tues 16th Apr 2019")
London Extinction Rebellion protests: the Garden Bridge, overnight occupation and today’s updates – Tues 16th Apr 2019
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019 | No CommentsClimate 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 […] -
More photos of today’s Extinction Rebellion direct action in central London, 15th April 2019
Posted on Monday, Apr 15, 2019 | No CommentsFollow 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. -
![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 […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/extinction-rebellion-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: Extinction Rebellion direct action protests in central London, Mon 15th April 2019")
In photos: Extinction Rebellion direct action protests in central London, Mon 15th April 2019
Posted on Monday, Apr 15, 2019 | No CommentsToday, 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 […] -
![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. […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/donald-trump-london-banners-01-115x115.jpg "Donald Trump protest: Londoners come out in force with hilarious banners, Fri 13th July 2018")
Donald Trump protest: Londoners come out in force with hilarious banners, Fri 13th July 2018
Posted on Friday, Jul 13, 2018 | No CommentsA 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. […] -
Donald Trump blimp rises into the London skies, Fri 13th July 2018 – photos
Posted on Friday, Jul 13, 2018 | No CommentsKicking 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: -
In photos: First London protests against Donald Trump visit, with big demo expected tomorrow
Posted on Thursday, Jul 12, 2018 | No CommentsProtesters gathered around the ‘ring of steel’ in Regents Park, London today to protest at the visit of ‘weapons grade plum’ Donald Trump.