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Derek Ridgers’ seminal street portraits of 80s London youth
Photography

Derek Ridgers’ seminal street portraits of 80s London youth

A new book brings together a collection of the photographers never-before-seen photographs of punks, skinheads, New Romantics, goths, ravers, and fetishists at the height of Thatcherite Britain.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Finding redemption at the bars
Huck Presents

Finding redemption at the bars

Directed by Spencer Murphy, The Bars celebrates a community that has grown up around bar parks made from knives recovered from the streets of London by charity Steel Warriors.

Written by: Alex King

How one of the UK’s most acclaimed MCs is moving into new genres
Huck80

How one of the UK’s most acclaimed MCs is moving into new genres

As his coming-of-age LP ‘ReBourne’ is released, it’s clear Blanco is unafraid to push his music in directions no one expects.

Written by: Isaac Muk

King Cook’s Insider’s Guide to East London
Culture

King Cook’s Insider’s Guide to East London

From pie mash to street art and underground boxing, King Cook leads us on a tour of the spots that made him.

Written by: King Cook

Iconic ‘70s photos that capture the birth of UK skateboarding
Skate

Iconic ‘70s photos that capture the birth of UK skateboarding

London Calling! celebrates the overlooked early years of British skateboarding, which laid the groundwork for the scene we know today.

Written by: Isaac Muk

Tenants, unions and politicians back calls for a rent freeze
Activism

Tenants, unions and politicians back calls for a rent freeze

Flat Broke — As rents in UK cities continue to skyrocket, Sadiq Khan, Mick Lynch and others have joined forces to call on the Government for immediate action.

Written by: Ben Smoke

A love letter to North London’s Latin village
Photography

A love letter to North London’s Latin village

Photographer Silvana Trevale and stylist Daniela Benaim capture the heart and soul of Seven Sisters indoor market, which stood for years as a bustling hub and vital resource for the area’s Latinx community – until property developers swept in.

Written by: Isaac Muk

Joyful photos of London youth culture in the 50s and 60s
Photography

Joyful photos of London youth culture in the 50s and 60s

Roger Mayne's seminal body of photography captures London's working class communities in a transformative period after the war and before modernisation reshaped neighbourhoods.

Written by: Miss Rosen

The pioneering chef bringing a taste of Palestine to London
Culture

The pioneering chef bringing a taste of Palestine to London

All about Akub — At his West Bank restaurant, Fadi Kattan established himself as the voice of modern Palestinian cuisine. Now, he’s bringing his innovative, bold flavours to the UK’s capital.

Written by: Frances Leach

Celebrating daily life and diversity in southeast London
Photography

Celebrating daily life and diversity in southeast London

Photographer Nico Froehlich’s series documents South London’s diverse communities, while also reflecting on their fragility amid rapid gentrification.

Written by: Isaac Muk

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