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Today in radical history, 1649: the ‘Diggers’ take over common land, St George’s Hill
“In the beginning of Time, the great Creator Reason, made the Earth to be a Common Treasury, to preserve Beasts,… READ MORE
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Today in London healthcare herstory, 1985: occupation of South London hospital for Women violently evicted.
The South London Women’s Hospital Occupation 1984-1985 Rosanne Rabinowitz [Originally written around 2003] What does it take to occupy a… READ MORE
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Today in London Brexit history, 1975: National Front march against EEC membership, Islington
This post won’t have the same resonance now, as Brexit Day has been postponed, but still… here goes… In March… READ MORE
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Today in London’s riotous history, 1668: ‘Bawdy House Rioters’ attack brothels across the City
The Bawdy House Riots of 1668 saw crowds attack & pull down brothels, outwardly in a moral crusade; though of… READ MORE
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Today in radical history, 2003: 1000s of schoolkids rebel against the Iraq War
The recent schoolkids’ strike in protest at inaction over climate change reminded us of this day of actions, from 16… READ MORE
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