Community

Photos documenting a lost 1970s fishing community in Hull
Photography

Photos documenting a lost 1970s fishing community in Hull

For almost two decades, photographer Alec Gill made pictures of Hessle Road’s vibrant community, in the face of a declining trawling industry and regeneration programmes.

Written by: Isaac Muk

Inside the community kitchen feeding Hackney
Activism

Inside the community kitchen feeding Hackney

#NoOneGoesHungry — During the pandemic, Made In Hackney launched a meal service that has since proved vital for many, made up of vegan dishes that reflect the borough‘s cultural diversity.

Written by: Chloé Meley

Photos capturing the soul of Notting Hill in the ‘70s
Culture

Photos capturing the soul of Notting Hill in the ‘70s

Community spirit — A new book revisits Philip Wolmuth‘s photographs of West London during a turbulent decade for the area, relating a vision of community photography with social justice at its core.

Written by: Miss Rosen

A celebration of diverse communities in ‘90s Brent
Culture

A celebration of diverse communities in ‘90s Brent

From Harlesden to Willesden — From 1989 to 1993, photographer Roy Mehta documented North West London’s rich mixture of Afro-Caribbean and Irish communities going about their daily lives at home, in the streets and at church.

Written by: Miss Rosen

The horse club offering a haven for young Londoners
Reportage

The horse club offering a haven for young Londoners

Riding high — In one of the most disadvantaged inner-city neighbourhoods in the country, a community project is working to transform the lives of young people – using horses.

Written by: Eva Clifford

The place where growing old doesn't mean growing up
Magazine

The place where growing old doesn't mean growing up

Life after life — In the heart of Arizona, photographer Kendrick Brinson found a passion project she just can’t keep away from: a pioneering retirement community where age is just a number.

Written by: Kendrick Brinson

The BMX crew no one took seriously...until they dominated
Bike

The BMX crew no one took seriously...until they dominated

Pedal to the medal — After starting out with just an abandoned track to call home, a penniless BMX club in South London went from being laughed at by rivals to producing some of the world’s best riders. But they’re not ready to give up a reputation as scrappy underdogs just yet.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Skate culture's bonding power is a universal language
Skate

Skate culture's bonding power is a universal language

Huck x Vans — As Europe’s top skate-shop teams go to battle in Milan, determined to be crowned 2018's Shop Riot champions, we hang out with pro legend John Cardiel and soak up the importance of skate camaraderie.

Written by: Grey Hutton

To be truly inclusive, Pride must solve its identity crisis
Opinion

To be truly inclusive, Pride must solve its identity crisis

From Where I Stand — On both sides of the Atlantic, the LGBTQ+ community is divided about the purpose of Pride celebrations in 2018. Justin Myers (aka The Guyliner) explores why, and offers a solution to the community's widespread discontent.

Written by: Justin Myers

The club uniting lonely Londoners through swimming
Activism

The club uniting lonely Londoners through swimming

Swim Dem Crew — The Swim Dem Crew is an inner-city swim group focused on the power of community, bringing together city dwellers through water-based fun. ‘London can get you down,’ explains co-founder Nathaniel Cole. ‘But Swim Dem can help keep you afloat!’

Written by: Niloufar Haidari

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