Hackney
What East London looked like in the 1960s
The East End in Colour — When Chris Dorley-Brown stumbled upon thousands of old colour slides belonging to local photographer David Granick, he quickly set to work. The result is The East End in Colour, a series that remembers the warmth and character of a bygone London.
Written by: Niall Flynn
East London creatives in their personal spaces
Hackney Studios — Photographer Jenny Lewis has lived in Hackney, East London for over two decades, a part of this corner of the city's diverse community. For the past four years she's been photographing local artists in their own studios, capturing creativity in its most intimate setting.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Sisters Uncut demand action on violence this Valentine's Day
'You're breaking our hearts' — Feminist direct action group Sisters Uncut demand the Mayor of Hackney fulfil his promises of safe, secure housing for survivors of domestic violence.
Written by: Marta Bausells
The alternative parties keeping old working class venues alive
Partying to survive — London’s declining traditional venues are surviving by providing a home for threatened alternative nightlife, from live music to LGBTQ parties.
Written by: Alex King
Why nightlife matters in Brexit Britain, now more than ever
Save club culture! — Despite an onslaught of club closures, and an uncertain future, people are still throwing their weight behind London nightlife.
Written by: Saoirse O'Leary
Sisters Uncut occupy empty home to demand action on domestic violence
Homes free from violence — Campaigners from feminist direct action group Sisters Uncut took to the streets of London today, before occupying one of Hackney's 1047 empty council homes to highlight the need for places of refuge for survivors of domestic violence. They say they won't leave until their demands are met.
Written by: Michael Segalov
For artist Eloise Dörr, breaking a deck isn’t the end of the story
Leftovers at Parlour Presents — Eloise Dörr’s cheeky silhouette characters show love for the less-celebrated aspects of skating, like breaking decks and stacking it.
Written by: Alex King
Space Explorer are building a four-dimensional public art project
Tripping through space and time — Using smartphone technology and untapped outdoor locations, Space Explorer will turn Hackney’s streets into an immersive storytelling journey.
Written by: Alex King
The freshest young filmmakers at the East End Film Festival
Five not-to-miss screenings — Discover challenging filmmaking and up-and-coming directors of the 14th East End Film Festival.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
Look beyond the party princesses and pavement pizzas: Dalston is a Land of Kings
East London hype — A rundown of the best sights, sounds and eats at London's Land of Kings festival.
Written by: Gabriela Helfet
