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Today in London radical history: second day of riots against the enclosure of Plumstead Common, 1876.
Plumstead Common, a stretch of open space in what is now South-east London, was threatened by development in the late… READ MORE
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Today in London’s radical history: nazi rally disrupted by anti-fascists, Trafalgar Square, 1962.
In 1962, faced with a resurgent fascist movement, young Jewish men and women came together to oppose them. Through the… READ MORE
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Today in sporting history: West Indies cricket victory over England sparks victory demo through West End, 1950.
‘Calypso at Lords! The Turkey Trot on the hallowed turf! “outrageous sir”, said an old member, “Just outrageous.”’ When the… READ MORE
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Today in London’s radical history: Black communist Paul Robeson speaks & sings at anti-nuclear rally, Trafalgar Square, 1959.
“Shall we have atom bombs and hydrogen bombs… the hellish destruction of men, women and children… or shall we have… READ MORE
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Today in London radical history: Police raid Fitzrovia house looking for ‘French anarchist bombers’, 1892.
As we have already noted on this blog, late 19th century London was home to large numbers of exiled socialists,… READ MORE
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