Lewisham ‘77

Remembering and reflecting on the ‘Battle of Lewisham’ in August 1977, when a mobilisation by the far-right National Front in South East London was met by mass opposition. A series of events to mark the 30th anniversary.

Battle for Broadway Market screening 11th Feb

HACKNEY INDEPENDENT FILM SHOW The Battle for Broadway Market   At the end of November 2005 an occuption was started by local residents at 34 Broadway Market to prevent it being knocked down for luxury flats. Over the next few months support multiplied and the news travelled around the world. It’s a story that brings …

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Sat 25th: ‘Save the Spirit of Broadway Market’ Late night benefit film screening

5 1/2 ROOFS (15) UK 2006, director Sepp R Brudermann, 84m According to Section 6 of the Criminal Law Act 1977 the occupation of empty property in the UK is not illegal. In London there are more than 13.000 people living in squats. These are 6 episodes of 6 different London based squats and their …

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Power Writers and the Struggle Against Slavery

Power Writers and the Struggle Againt Slavery: Celebrating five African writers who came to the East End of London in the 18th Century (HANSIB/THACMO ISBN 187051833X) A fascinating booklet published by the Tower Hamlets African and Caribbean Mental Health Association. It covers five black writers who lived in the east end in the 18th Century. …

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