London
Why muslim girls in the UK are turning to fencing
Close quarters — The sport – which has long been associated with the rich, white, and privately-educated – is now being embraced by young British Muslim women. Writer Niloufar Haidari finds out why.
Written by: Niloufar Haidari
Braving the cold with Hampstead’s women swimmers
Remember winter? — Shot over two successive winters, Alice Zoo’s Swimmers series documents the women who swim at Hampstead Heath Ladies Pond year-round, in water temperatures as low as -1 Celsius.
Written by: Eva Clifford
Trump Protest: London tells The Donald to do one
In pictures — Hundreds of thousands take to the streets of London with a simple message: Donald Trump is not welcome in Britain.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Capturing the camaraderie of London’s illegal car meet scene
Hot wheels — Once a month, a group of young petrolheads gather in a car park after-hours to show off and stunt – before the police shut them down. However, rather than an act of rebellion, it’s a chance for the drivers to belong to a community in which they can truly express themselves.
Written by: Niall Flynn
The small businesses fighting to save Britain’s railway arches
Guardians of the Arches — From bakeries to bike garages, thousands of small, independent businesses across the UK are at risk of closure as Network Rail gears up to sell off the railway arches in which they’re located. In the midst of rent hikes and uncertain futures, we spoke to the campaigners fighting to save the arches.
Written by: Oliver Zanetti
A visual homage to London‘s most iconic punk venue
100 Club Stories — As the 100 Club celebrates its 75th birthday this year, Ditto Press founder Ben Freeman reflects on the venue’s incredible countercultural legacy.
Written by: HUCK HQ
A tribute to the incredible visual legacy of Frida Kahlo
Making herself up — A major new London exhibition – the first of its kind outside of Mexico – will celebrate the radical artist’s inimitable sense of style, displaying an extensive collection of her clothes and personal belongings.
Written by: Katie Goh
Surreal shots of East London’s hidden corners
Scenes and stories — Using a multiple exposure technique, photographer Chris Dorley-Brown constructs visual narratives in the city’s East End, creating images that exist outside of a specific time or moment.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Why vogueing is returning to London’s dancefloors
Ballroom revolution — Free from judgement, labels and gimmicks, Jay Jay Revlon’s community-centred club night, Let’s Have A Kiki, brings the pioneering dance movement of the ’80s and ’90s into the present day.
Written by: Geralda Cela
The club uniting lonely Londoners through swimming
Swim Dem Crew — The Swim Dem Crew is an inner-city swim group focused on the power of community, bringing together city dwellers through water-based fun. ‘London can get you down,’ explains co-founder Nathaniel Cole. ‘But Swim Dem can help keep you afloat!’
Written by: Niloufar Haidari