London

London's bridges are symbols of freedom, not fear
Activism

London's bridges are symbols of freedom, not fear

Resist Terror — Photojournalist Theo McInnes cycled across London Bridge last Saturday eight minutes before terror struck. But the sense of gratitude, he reflects, that London's bridges inspire must be cherished and reclaimed.

Written by: Theo McInnes

Londoners hold an emotional tribute to those killed by terror
Reportage

Londoners hold an emotional tribute to those killed by terror

Unity is strength — On Saturday night, terrorists in London killed seven and injured forty-eight. Last night, the city came together to remember those who lost their lives.

Written by: Theo McInnes // Michael Segalov

Activists from Sisters Uncut have occupied a London women's prison
Activism

Activists from Sisters Uncut have occupied a London women's prison

Reclaiming space — A prison in North London has been occupied by feminist direct action group Sisters Uncut, determined to put domestic violence services at the heart of this general election.

Written by: Michael Segalov

The DIY magazine putting young women of colour front and centre
Print

The DIY magazine putting young women of colour front and centre

Typical Girls — Jamila Prowse and the team behind Typical Girls dreamed of creating a magazine that represented them. Now they're doing it, and think you should do the same.

Written by: Briony Cartmell

Photographing UK punks before the movement took over
Photography

Photographing UK punks before the movement took over

The Spirit of 76 — Music journalist John Ingham photographed and interviewed the original punks, before the movement hit the tabloids. In his book, The Spirit of 76, we see the year that changed UK music forever through the eyes of an insider.

Written by: Biju Belinky

Understanding David Hoyle, Britain's finest avant-garde anti-drag queen
Print

Understanding David Hoyle, Britain's finest avant-garde anti-drag queen

Parallel Universe — David Hoyle has spent his life fighting power through honesty and openness, not pointless kindness. Now he's set to be immortalised in print.

Written by: Biju Belinky

Cyclists surround immigration removal vans to stop racist raids
Activism

Cyclists surround immigration removal vans to stop racist raids

On yer bike! — Border enforcement raids have become a regular fixture in Britain, taking to your bike to provide an alternative escort is just one effective way of protecting our communities.

Written by: Briony Cartmell

Tearing up the tarmac with Britain's urban dirt bikers
Photography

Tearing up the tarmac with Britain's urban dirt bikers

Tales from the city — Spencer Murphy spent a year photographing the UK's BikeLife riders, capturing a scene addicted to freedom, rebellion and speed.

Written by: Biju Belinky

Capturing what it means to be young and in London in 2017
Photography

Capturing what it means to be young and in London in 2017

Looking forward — Julian Mährlein is the photographer capturing London's young people on their own terms.

Written by: Biju Belinky

LGBT Londoners stand with tortured gay men in Chechnya
Reportage

LGBT Londoners stand with tortured gay men in Chechnya

'Hands off the gays' — Queer people and their allies descended on the Russian embassy in London last night after it was reported that gay men in Chechnya are being rounded up and killed.

Written by: Michael Segalov

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