London
Spotlighting the forgotten women of photography
Occupy the void — This month, the London Art Fair is celebrating 10 women who blazed a trail for the generations that followed them.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
London’s Shaolin warriors are on a quest for self-mastery
Pumped up kicks — In a leafy London suburb, a group of dedicated warriors have carved out a space where they can be the best versions of themselves – mind, body and soul. Welcome to Shaolin Temple UK: a martial arts school where the path to mastery starts within.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Real Lies reflect on how London shaped their new song
Downward spirals — Ahead of the band’s first hometown headline show in three years, lyricist Kev Kharas explores the English capital in its current incarnation – a cruel dystopia, where it’s impossible to live a carefree life.
Written by: Kev Kharas
Nadia Whittome: Labour’s bright young hope for Britain
Knock Knock: An Election Special — At just 23 years old, Nadia Whittome – the Labour candidate for Nottingham East – stands at the brink of a life-changing election for herself and her country. In this Huck election special, we join her on the campaign trail to find out how she got here, and what she hopes to achieve next.
Written by: Ben Smoke
How a fake football club exposed Twitter's hypocrisy
#NeverStopNotGivingUp — Caught up in a purge of parody Twitter accounts after fake news barged onto the general election agenda, beloved (and imaginary) non-league side Streatham Rovers now face an existential threat.
Written by: Will Magee
Force of nature: the battle to save London’s green spaces
The disappearing city — As the city’s population rises, the future of its green spaces – which are vital for community spirit, physical health and mental wellbeing – are in doubt. Writer Jessica Furseth meets the people trying to save them.
Written by: Jessica Furseth
Intimate shots of the London Underground in the ’70s
Mind the gap — Between 1970 - 1980, photographer Mike Goldwater wandered the ‘labyrinthine’ system under the city, documenting people as they travelled from place to place.
Written by: Huck
A journey through Soho’s countercultural history
Those were the days — A new exhibition is looking back on the London neighbourhood’s rebellious peak – a time when it was at the forefront of experimentation, creativity and freedom.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A love letter to London’s disappearing launderettes
Washed away — Once fixtures of the high street, launderettes are disappearing. Photographer James Blackburn has set out to capture their retro glory before it’s too late.
Written by: Joseph Marczynski
How Grenfell families are finding new ways to heal
‘Without hope you can’t continue’ — After losing faith in the validity of the Grenfell Tower inquiry, Feruza Afewerki turned her rage into inspiration – launching a photography project for the community who were left behind.
Written by: Mutaz Ahmed
