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A glowing portrait of religious diversity in London

Sunday Best — Between 2017 and 2019, photographer Katie Waggett photographed the many faces of religion in the English capital, revealing a city that celebrates diversity and difference.

Written by: Huck

Reportage

Life after lockdown: will London ever be the same?

The disappearing city — The city has changed immeasurably during the coronavirus crisis, with the future more uncertain than ever. In a special edition of her Disappearing City column, writer Jessica Furseth explores both the short and long-term effects of the pandemic.

Written by: Jessica Furseth

Reportage

Somewhere to go: the fight for London’s queer spaces

The disappearing city — The capital has lost 58 per cent of its LGBTQ+ venues in the past decade. These spaces are vital, as a recent rise in hate crime makes painfully clear – but how much longer can they survive?

Written by: Jessica Furseth

Photography

Park life: photos of London in lockdown

Taking the air — As the coronavirus crisis gears up, photographer Theo McInnes documents how the city’s outdoor spaces are changing.

Written by: Huck

Photography

Purim in London: one last party before lockdown

Religious revelry — Last week, as fears around the Coronavirus began to swirl, the Jewish community of Stamford Hill took to the streets for one final celebration.

Written by: Grey Hutton

Activism

Drillminister: ‘I’m the last chance of real democracy’

London’s next mayor? — Despite early criticism, the drill artist has emerged as one of the most passionate and determined candidates in this year’s London mayoral elections. We met him to hear more about his plans for the capital.

Written by: Jake Hall

Photography

The agony & ecstasy of being a football fan, in photos

Can’t smile without you — In his new project, photographer Martin Andersen captures the intense, emotional world of Tottenham’s diehard fans.

Written by: Jacob Charles Wilson

Art

The home of UK counterculture is facing closure

Save The Horse Hospital — One of London’s longest-running independent arts venues has been hit with a 440 per cent rent increase, and will be forced to closed at the end of March.

Written by: Guy Sangster-Adams

Reportage

Look out: facial recognition has finally come to London

What you need to know — This week, the Metropolitan police began its first live deployment of the controversial technology in the capital. We headed to Stratford to see the rollout.

Written by: Peter Yeung

Photography

Black and white photos of pre-gentrification Hackney

From the archive — During the ’70s and ’80s, Neil Martinson used his camera to document the community he grew up in, creating a vivid portrait of east London – before it changed forever.

Written by: Huck

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