Featured
The Latest
-
Today in London radical history: a mutiny halts royal army’s move against Kentish rebels, 1450.
England, 1450. A hundred years of war against France was grinding to a halt through lack of funds and a… READ MORE
-
Today in London’s festive past: impromptu street party after ‘Stokefest’ event, Clissold Park, 2007
In the 1990s, Church street, Stoke Newington, used to host a midsummer fair, every year in early June. The whole… READ MORE
-
Today in London’s penal history: Gordon Rioters burn down the Kings Bench Prison, 1780.
“The Kings Bench Prison burnt, with the houses adjoining, after being previously evacuated by the prisoners, who were allowed to… READ MORE
-
Today in London festive history: Brixton streets Reclaimed for wicked street party, 1998
TONIGHT WE’RE GONNA PARTY LIKE IT’S NINETEEN NINETY EIGHT… An account of the Brixton Reclaim the Streets Party, 6th June… READ MORE
-
Central London Squatting History Walk
Thursday 15th June back by unpopular demand – Come see a slice of Central London squatting history; • See the… READ MORE
Recent posts
Quote of the week
"People ask me what I do in the winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."
~ Rogers Hornsby
LONDON RADICAL HISTORIES
About
A passionate baseball fan blog celebrating America's favorite pastime.
LONDON RADICAL HISTORIES 