Winter Walk for Gaza

January 26: Participants braved the icy cold for the 5th WinterWalk4Gaza in London's Hyde Park. In its fifth year, the Winter Walk has seen thousands of people come together and raise thousands of pounds to ensure that 130,000 children in Gaza are able to attend a specialist medical facility for free, and the success has been amazing.

Winter Walk for Gaza

Walk participants with Palestine flag face painting.

'Confronting War Ten Years On'

February 9: Delegates at the international conference in Friend's House London, listen to Professor Noam Chomsky.

'Confronting War Ten Years On'

'Ten years after the biggest demonstrations in history in February 2003, the warnings of millions have been vindicated...' Tony Benn chats to a journalist at the conference.

Solidarity with Arafat Jaradat

March 1: Protest against G4S London, to show solidarity with Arafat Jaradat who died on Saturday 23rd Feb 2013 after being tortured by Israel’s security service Shin Bet. G4S provides security systems for the notorious al-Jalame interrogation centre in northern Israel with its infamous Cell 36 where 'Defense for Children International' reported, children are locked in small filthy cells in solitary confinement, some for 65 days, with their only escape being the interrogation room...

Solidarity with Arafat Jaradat

Activist makes a passionate speech outside G4S HQ in London.

'No To National Front' Demo

March 9: 'No To National Front White Pride in Swansea' - A showdown between National Front / Combat 18 members and anti-fascist protesters brought hundreds of people to a Welsh city centre, amid a heavy police presence. Among those supporting the anti-fascist protest was Neath MP Peter Hain.

'No To National Front' Demo

'No To National Front' Demo - Anti-fascist demonstrators send a clear message to the far-right National Front supporters.

PSC Conference - Lessons from Gaza

April 13: A 'Welcome' from Jeremy Corbyn MP at the critical conference, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, to discuss how to increase political pressure to break the isolation and siege on Gaza, and lessons for the solidarity movement on developing campaigning for Palestinian rights.

PSC Conference - Lessons from Gaza

Palestine Solidarity Campaign @ SOAS University of London. Hugh Lanning said the Israeli regime is violating international law with “impunity”, and this is something the people of Britain must urge their government to help stop.

Who Wants to Evict a Millionaire?

April 9: Around 200 people gathered outside the home of Baron David Freud, minister for welfare reform, to protest against the bedroom tax and benefits cap.

Who Wants to Evict a Millionaire?

Protest against the Bedroom Tax - UKUncut is a grassroots movement using direct action to fight the cuts and highlight alternatives to austerity.

Protest: Ground The Drones

April 27: Around 400 demonstrators took part in a march from Lincoln to a rally at nearby RAF Waddington, which assumed control of British drone missions in Afghanistan earlier this week.

Protest: Ground The Drones

The RAF had begun remotely operating its Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles from the Lincolnshire airbase. The drones were previously operated from a United States Air Force base in Nevada.

PSC: 'End the ongoing Nakba'

May 18: The rally, outside the houses of parliament calls on the Zionist regime to “End the ongoing Nakba - Palestine’s catastrophe - 65 years on”.

PSC: 'End the ongoing Nakba'

The Nakba Day is marked annually worldwide to direct attentions to Palestinians’ plight on May 15, when Zionists made their so-called declaration of 'independence' in 1948. The declaration, which created the current regime, came after Israeli forces forcibly evicted some 700,000 Palestinians from their homeland and razed nearly 500 Palestinian villages and towns.

DEFEND LONDON'S NHS DEMONSTRATION

May 18: Thousands of protesters poured into the streets of London to voice outrage about the government’s proposed changes to the NHS. The protest, backed by an unprecedented coalition of British trade unions, Labour MPs, medical staff and anti-privatization campaign groups, was organized against planned privatization and closures across London including nine accident and emergency departments, several maternity units and thousands of hospital beds.

DEFEND LONDON'S NHS DEMONSTRATION

The rally was called after a set of closures and downgrades of A&E departments and other services at London hospitals that led to the massive 25,000-srong march to defend Lewisham hospital.

Westminster Day of Dance

May 18: A day of spectacular and colourful Morris dancing took place in Trafalgar Square, as eleven teams from around the country and up to 150 dancers performed at the Westminster Day of Dance.

Westminster Day of Dance

Horsing around in Trafalgar Square - London.

Football Against Apartheid

May 24: Mahmoud Sarsak, Palestinian football player who was a member of the Palestine national football team. In 2012, Sarsak spent three months on hunger strike while imprisoned in Israel without trial or charges.

Football Against Apartheid

The first international march / demonstration by football against Apartheid - London

Arundel Cathedral Carpet of Flowers

May 29: On the eve of Corpus Christi each year a magnificent 90-foot carpet of flowers is placed down the central aisle of Arundel Cathedral.

Arundel Cathedral Carpet of Flowers

The flowers signal the start of this celebration, and are followed by a procession of the Blessed Sacrament.

Anti-Badger Cull March - London

June 1: Rock star Brian May led around 2,000 animal welfare supporters, some wearing badger masks, in a march through central London, as they called for the Government to abort plans to cull thousands of badgers.

Anti-Badger Cull March - London

'We Will Brock You: Rock star Brian May led around 2,000 animal welfare supporters, some wearing badger masks, in a march through central London.

Nick Griffin - BNP Rally Westminster

June 1: Around one-hundred and fifty BNP zealots 'hijacked' the death of Lee Rigby, addressing party members and supports with the tired, worn out rhetoric from the political past reminiscent of John Tyndall and the National Front. Prior to the demonstration, Anglican Mr Griffin laid flowers in remembrance, only to be greeted by a press pack and hecklers.

BNP Rally Westminster

The BNP group had planned to march to the Cenotaph in nearby Whitehall, but UAF supporters, trade unionists and students blocked their path.

UAF Battle Police over BNP March

June 1: United as one, protesters turned out in their hundreds to halt a planned march by the British National Party at a rally in Westminster, London

UAF Battle Police over BNP March

Minor scuffles broke out between Police units and anti-fascist demonstrators. The Metropolitan Police said a total of 58 people were arrested for breaches of section 14 of the Public Order Act.

Celebrations as Israel turns 65

June 2, Trafalgar Square: Sun-drenched revellers heard speakers including Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks, Israeli Ambassador to Britain Daniel Taub and Education Secretary Michael Gove praise Israel's 'achievements'

Israel 65 - Trafalgar Square

Israeli flags fly at the rally.

Jews & Zionists in Heated Debate

June 2: A protest against the celebration of the 65th Anniversary of Israel. A protest to highlight the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people and the theft of their land.

Jews For Palestine Protest

Members of Neturei Karta (Guardians of the City) a strictly Orthodox group opposed to the establishment of, and retaining all opposition to the existence of the so-called "State of Israel".

Global March to Jerusalem

June 7: The Global March to Jerusalem - A program for marches around the world to mark the forty-sixth anniversary of the occupation of the eastern part of the holy city of Jerusalem, which includes the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and other sacred sites.

Global March to Jerusalem

The aim is to raise global awareness about the continuing crimes against Palestinians in Jerusalem and the increasing violations against the holy city’s religious sites, both Christian and Muslim.

Stop Western Intervention in Syria

June 15: As the civil war in Syria spreads into the wider Middle East, so the Western powers beat the drums for war. Opinion polls show the majority of the British public (and even greater majorities in Middle Eastern countries) oppose the escalation of Western intervention in Syria.

Stop Western Intervention in Syria

A protest held outside the US Embassy in London following Washington’s decision to arm Syria’s Sunni Muslim rebels.

People’s Assembly Against Austerity

June 22: Hundreds attend the Conference for A People’s Assembly Against Austerity, to bring together campaigns against cuts and privatisation with trade unionists in a movement for social justice.

People’s Assembly Against Austerity

The aim, to develop a strategy for resistance to mobilise millions of people against the Con Dem government. Providing a national forum for anti-austerity views which, while increasingly popular, are barely represented in parliament. The People's Assembly Against Austerity Conference, Central Hall, Westminster.

Vietnam Festival - Southbank, London

June 23: The Vietnam Open Festival, marking 40 years of diplomatic relationships and friendship between the United Kingdom and Vietnam, is a two festival celebrating Vietnamese arts, culture, fashion, food and music held on London's Southbank.

Vietnam Festival - Southbank, London

The festival recreated the experience of Vietnam by bringing the street of ‘Old Town’ Vietnam to life with authentic street food stalls, Arts & Crafts, traditional dance and performances.

Unite Against Fascism march - London

June 29: The UAF mobilised at Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park. A small gathering of anti-fascists marched to protest against the EDL's plans to 'hijack' Armed Forces Day, parading through the streets of Woolwich.

Unite Against Fascism march - London

A small gathering of Anti-Fascists marched to protest against EDL plans to 'hijack' Armed Forces Day, parading through the streets of Woolwich.

Pride Parade London

June 29: Sun-drenched crowds lined the streets of central London to cheer on the annual Pride Parade, an event that celebrates sexual diversity.

Pride Parade London

Organisers believe this to be the biggest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender event in London over the last decade. About 150 groups were involved in this year's parade. The theme, Love and Marriage - to coincide with MPs considering the Equal Marriage Bill.

Carnaby Sound - London

July 5: Revelers soaked up the evening sun to the beat of Carnaby Sound as they enjoyed free live music being performed on London's Carnaby Street.

Carnaby Sound - London

Jesus Day Rally Trafalgar Square

July 6: A hot afternoon brought hundreds out on to the streets in celebrations with The Jesus Army, marching from Hyde Park Corner to Trafalgar Square for a rally.

Brixton Eviction

July 6: A community gathering against plans by Lambeth council to evict local residents from Rushcroft Road, Brixton. 75 people living in six blocks of flats in central Brixton are concerned regarding the proposed evictions, as they have lived in the properties for decades.

Ronnie Scott's Rejects at The Scoop

July 10: Louise Clare Marshall, Vocals - Louise was singing with Beverley Knight supporting 'Take That' throughout their UK Tour, singing and playing keyboards with 'Roxy Music' on their European Tour. Ronnie Scott's Rejects are a 5 or 6 piece swing, jazz, funk and soul party band.

Harris Hawks - Trafalgar Square

July 10: Pest controller Wayne Parsons of Van Vynck Avian Solutions with two Harris Hawk performed for bystanders in Trafalgar Square. His company deals exclusively with nuisance bird management.

Harris Hawks - Trafalgar Square

Wayne Parsons of Van Vynck Avian Solutions

Protest against Steinmetz Diamonds

July 10: A continuing campaign against the sales of 'blood diamonds' took place on New Bond Street in London. Protesters held banners and flags against Steinmetz Diamonds.

LGBT Celebrations Outside Parliament

July 15: Peter Tatchall, human rights campaigner and member of the gay rights group OutRage! along with Stonewall and LGBT joined forces for the final parliamentary stage of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill in the House of Lords.

Rohingya Ethnic Cleansing - Burma

July 15: Protest Rohingya Ethnic Cleansing in Burma - Campaigners from Avaaz protest outside Houses of Parliament calling on David Cameron to demand President Thein Sein agrees to investigate human rights abuses against the Rohingya.

Moves Like Jagger - 'The Stones'

July 13: 'The Stones' brought to the stage all the energy and excitement of a live Rolling Stones concert as they paid tribute to arguably the greatest rock and roll band in the world.

Protest Over Aquittal of Zimmerman

July 15: A small group of civil rights activists gathered outside the US Embassy to voice their disgust at the acquittal of George Zimmerman for the shooting to death of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin.

London: Fire Brigade Union March

July 18: FBU & Anti-Austerity Protesters marched through the city streets to protest against proposed cuts laid out by Mayor Boris Johnson.

London: Fire Brigade Union March

FBU & Anti-Austerity Protesters marched through the city streets to protest against proposed cuts laid out by Mayor Boris Johnson.

MDL Stand Against Fascism

July 20: Muslim Defense League gathered around the monument in Centenary Square Birmingham, stage a counter protest against the EDL rally a few hundred yards up the road in Broad Street moments earlier in the day.

MDL Stand Against Fascism

Birmingham: Antifaschistische Aktion & MDL Counter Protest Against EDL

Birmingham: EDL Protest Chaos

July 20: Bricks, pint glasses and bottles were thrown across Broad St. As police struggled to contain clashes between large groups of protesters.

Birmingham: EDL Protest Chaos

Police made over fifteen arrests for violent disorder after EDL thugs charged at police and the Press.

Protest Against SCAF Massacres

July 26: As Egypt is bracing itself for further unrest between supporters of the armed forces and Mohamed Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood, protesters in London mobilized outside the Egyptian Embassy to show their support for ousted former President Morsi.

Protest Against SCAF Massacres

Far-Right EVF opposed by Anti-Fascis

July 27: A small group of far-right members from English Volunteer Force marched to the UK Border Agency's Lunar House in Croydon.

Far-Right EVF opposed by Anti-Fascis

A counter protest of anti-fascists to oppose the EVF presence outside the immigration centre. Police kept the two groups apart.

EVF March to Parliament

July 27: Unwelcome in Croydon, the Far-Right EVF returned with a vengeance, marching to Old Palace Yard Westminster, to hold a demonstration opposite Parliament. They were met by a few anarchists chanting from across the street, held back by a police line.

Kurdish opposition to Syrian Army

July 28: Kurds held a silent protest opposite Downing Street to highlight the continuing civil and human rights abuses of Syrian Kurds affected by the ongoing conflict within Syria.

Pro-democracy For Egypt

July 28: Pro-democracy For Egypt Protest Against The Coup - A protest calling for the return of democracy in Egypt and the end of the military coup was held opposite Downing Street.

Pro-democracy For Egypt

Pro-democracy For Egypt Protest Against The Coup - A protest calling for the return of democracy in Egypt and the end of the military coup was held opposite Downing Street.

Election Day Zimbabwe Vigil

Election Day in Zimbabwe has been comprehensively rigged by President Magabe, who has refused to implement reforms agreed with the regional body, the Southern African Devolopment Community to level the electoral playing field.

Election Day Zimbabwe Vigil

Election Day in Zimbabwe has been comprehensively rigged by President Magabe, who has refused to implement reforms agreed with the regional body, the Southern African Devolopment Community to level the electoral playing field.

Activists Outside South Africa House

Zimbabweans gathered in a show of solidarity outside the South African House to protest against the Mugabe regime. Music played, with singing, dancing and chanting "Out with Mugabe". A general air of support for Morgan Tsvangirai.

Rally for Trayvon Martin: US Embassy

July 31: Solidarity with mass actions in the US for both Trayvon Martin and California prisoners on hunger strike since 8th July. A protest group that included families of hunger strikers joined a rally outside the US Embassy in London.

Al-Quds Day Annual Demonstration

August 2: Up to one-thousand people turned out in solidarity to support the annual Al Quds demonstration and rally. Commencing from Portland Place, the demonstrators marched to rally outside the US Embassy in Grosvenor Square.

Al-Quds Day Annual Demonstration

Hiroshima Day 68th Anniversary

August 6: A ceremony was held by a cherry tree planted in Tavistock Square in 1967, in memory of the victims, past and present, of the atomic bombs dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on 6th and 9th August 1945.

Solidarity For A 'Frack Free Sussex'

August 8; Balcombe test drilling and possible fracking for petroleum deposits were proposed in 2012. A protest group was formed as there is over 80% opposition in the local population to exploration plans. The group is gaining greater support by the hour.

Solidarity For A 'Frack Free Sussex'

Activists take the opportunity to pose for a picture outside the entrance to the Cuadrilla test-drilling site in Balcombe, West Sussex.

LGBT Protest Downing Street

August 10: In 2012 the Russian government banned all gay pride events throughout the country for the next 100 years. In 2013, The Russian government adopted a trifecta of anti LGBT bills basically criminalizing homosexuality.

Protest Breed-Specific Legislation

August 10: Breed-specific legislation (BSL) is a law that bans or restricts certain types of dogs based on their appearance, usually because they are perceived as "dangerous" breeds or types of dogs.

Urban Canvas Chalk Creations

August 10: Urban Canvas creates family fun day outside National Theatre Southbank - "Street Painting" is the activity of rendering artistic designs on pavements by using impermanent materials. Urban Canvas creates outlines for youngsters and adults to complete with colourful chalk designs outside the National Theatre Southbank.

Urban Canvas Chalk Creations

A child with chalk covered trousers admires his efforts - Urban Canvas Pavement Art - 'Screeving' on the Southbank.

Tartan Army in High Spirits

August 14: Hundreds gathered in Trafalgar Square eating and drinking in the sunshine before the Wembley clash at 8pm

Tartan Army in High Spirits

Revelers were in high party spirits, wading ankle deep through beer cans, broken bottles and food cartons.

Protest Against Egyptian Military

August 14: Supporters of ousted Islamist President Morsi held an angry protest near Downing Street to highlight the crackdown, ongoing civil unrest, and human rights abuses on those protesting over the military junta's attempts to control Egyptian politics.

Protest Against Egyptian Military

Supporters of ousted Islamist President Morsi held an angry protest near Downing Street to highlight the crackdown, ongoing civil unrest, and human rights abuses on those protesting over the military junta's attempts to control Egyptian politics.

Protest Bahrain's Ruling Regime

August 14: Supporters of an anti-Bahrain regime protest pictured as they march to Downing Street in central London, in a direct call to PM David Cameron to halt British Government support for the regime and to highlight the continuing human rights abuses inflicted upon opposition groups in Bahrain.

Vivienne Westwood: Balcombe

August 16: Fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood marched past energy firm Cuadrilla's exploratory site in Balcombe, West Sussex, which has been the focal point of fracking protests. 72-year-old Westwood said she was "anti-fracking" and "here to protest".

'Tax Advoidance' at Ritz Hotel

August 17: According to the protesting Tax Rats, 'out to defeat the corporate cheat' say 'Every British taxpayer is cheated out of £183 a year as global giants including Google, Amazon and Arcadia avoid paying annual taxes of as much as £5.5 billion'.

Celebrations at Eid-ul-Fitr Festival

August 17: Crowds turned out to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr at the Mayor’s Eid festival in Trafalgar Square. Everyone enjoyed a feast of global cuisines, an entertaining stage programme and fun for the whole family.

Foie-gras at Fortnum & Mason, London

August 17: Demonstration against the London store Fortnum & Mason. According to VIVA (Vegetarians International Voice for Animals) every year in France 34 million ducks are forced into cages so small they can't even stretch their wings... Foie-gras at Fortnum & Mason, London

'High Noon' - Balcombe Protest Rally

August 19: Balcombe village has Cuadrilla oil and gas exploration company in it's backyard. Residents and activists alike, held a mass rally to highlight the conflict of interests between establishment politicians and the anti-fracking views of the local community. Tensions peaked when police and demonstrators clashed after a long stand-off...

Caroline Lucas MP Arrested

August 18: Green Party MP Caroline Lucas was arrested during a rally for refusing to move from a sit-in outside the fracking site entrance in Balcombe.

Peaceful Protest Ends in Arrests

August 19: Balcombe: Over 400 police officers forcibly removed anti-fracking campaigners staging a non-violent rally to highlight the concerns of the local & wider community about fracking. A total of 29 activists were arrested.

Notting Hill Carnival Season

August 23: Steel Bands assemble in Kensal Road. The UK's top steel bands, each comprising of between 40 and 75 musicians, compete for the title 'National Champions of Steel' at the 36th National Panorama Championship.

Notting Hill Carnival Season

The UK's top steel bands, each comprising of between 40 and 75 musicians, compete for the title 'National Champions of Steel'.

Anti-Assad demonstration on Syria

August 24: Anti-Assad demonstration outside US Embassy calls for action in Syria - A small group of demonstrators held a noisy rally outside the US Embassy to highlight the escalating violence in Syria, the Assad regime and the lack of response from UN and the international community.

Notting Hill Carnival Season

August 26: Tens of Thousands Enjoy Notting Hill Carnival Monday - Revellers packed the streets in their thousands to party hard at the 49th Notting Hill Carnival. Carnival Monday is one of Europe's largest street events. The UK's leading Steel bands, Mas bands, Soca on the Move Sound Systems make up the parade.

Notting Hill Carnival Season

The UK's leading Steel bands, Mas bands, Soca on the Move Sound Systems make up the parade.

Vigil For Murdered Teen Dwayne Jones

August 28: 17-year-old Dwayne Jones, was attending a river party in St. James on the night of July 21 when a mob allegedly set upon him. Jones was stabbed and shot several times. Violence against the LGBT community in Jamaica continues to be a pressing issue.

Syrian Anit-Military Intervention

August 28: Syrian activists, peace campaigners and scores of demonstrators gathered to protest at the dangers of Western intervention in Syria after an alleged chemical weapons attack instigated what some saw as imperialist Western powers to intervene.

Syrian Anit-Military Intervention

Syrian activists, peace campaigners and scores of demonstrators gathered to protest at the dangers of Western intervention in Syria.

Activists Stage Mass Anti-War Rally

August 30: Over a thousand anti-war protesters opposed to a US planned attack on Syria rallied in Trafalgar Square to listen to speakers from Stop The War Coalition, CND, The Green Party and Unions. Speakers included the veteran campaigner Tony Benn.

Activists Stage Mass Anti-War Rally

Over a thousand anti-war protesters opposed to a US planned attack on Syria gathered in Trafalgar Square for a mass rally.

Anti-War Protest March in London

August 31: Stop The War Coalition along with anti-war protesters marched through central London, against a planned US attack on Syria.

Anti-War Protest March in London

Stop The War Coalition along with anti-war protesters marched through central London, against a planned US attack on Syria.

EDL March Through East London

The English Defense League marched on London, together with far-right supporters from Europe & America. Tommy Robinson addressed the crowds and spirits were high as supporters crossed Tower Bridge, under a heavy police presence to avoid civil unrest.

EDL March Through East London

September 7: The English Defense League marched on London, together with far-right supporters from Europe & America. Tommy Robinson addressed the crowds and spirits were high as supporters crossed Tower Bridge, under a heavy police presence to avoid civil unrest.

Anti-EDL Protest Tower Hamlets

September 7: The East London community united to protest against a far-right EDL rally being held nearby. A High Court injunction prevented Tommy Robinson and the EDL from marching down Whitechapel Road towards the East London Mosque, in Tower Hamlets.

Anti-EDL Protest Tower Hamlets

A Tower Hamlets resident united to protest against a far-right EDL rally being held nearby.

Mass Protest Against Arms Fair

September 8: A few hundred Peace and Occupy activists continued action against Europe's largest Arms Fair being held at East London's ExCel Centre. A mass protest to highlight the presence of international weapons companies exhibiting their latest hardware.

Mass Protest Against Arms Fair

A mass protest to highlight the presence of international weapons companies exhibiting their latest hardware.

Boris Johnson Heckled By FBU Members

September 11: Mayor Boris Johnson faced angry firefighters opposed to the planned closure of 10 fire stations, removal of 14 engines and slashing of over 500 front line firefighter jobs. Members of the Fire Brigade Union held a demo outside City Hall.

Boris Johnson Heckled By FBU Members

Members of the Fire Brigade Union heckle London Mayor Boris Johnson over cuts.

SWC maintains pressure on US

September 11: Stop the War Coalition's Chris Nineham and Lindsey German, along with many other activists maintain the pressure of opposition to US military intervention in Syria by protesting outside the American Embassy in London.

SWC maintains pressure on US

Lindsey German makes a passionate speech on US intentions in the Middle East and discusses the crimes of the CIA backed coup in Chile, 1973.

Protesters oppose Arms dealers Gala

September 12: CAAT activists and protesters held a noisy protest at The Troxy, Commercial Rd. The venue was reserved for an exclusive evening gala dinner for the dealers from the DSEi exhibiting defense & security equipment at the Arms Expo at ExCel London.

Protesters oppose Arms dealers Gala

CAAT activists and protesters held a noisy protest at The Troxy, Commercial Rd.

CAAT Activists Protest Parliament

September 12: CAAT activists and peace protesters demonstrated opposite Parliament, calling upon all MP's to stop the trade in legal weapons; selling weapons to despotic foreign regimes and trading weapons through conventions such as the trade fair at ExCel London

Tommy Robinson 'Charity' walk!

September 13: EDL front men, cousins Tommy Robinson and Kevin Carroll walk around the East End.

Greenpeace "Arctic Uproar"

September 15: A giant polar bear puppet makes its way through London as part of a Greenpeace campaign calling for oil companies to stop drilling for oil in the Arctic. The giant bear, named "Aurora" is made of recycled materials and reclaimed ship parts.

Greenpeace "Arctic Uproar"

Girls on roller blades, dressed up as polar bears - 'Arctic Uproar' as Greenpeace Giant Polar Bear roams through London.

Greenpeace 'Chalking Protest'

September 14: Shell Corp currently has an injunction against Greenpeace, preventing them from entering their premises. Activists were 'invited' to a small act of civil disobedience to chalk protest messages on the walls and sidewalk outside.

'Cyanide Pollution' - Roșia Montană

September 15: Roșia Montană is a commune of Alba County in the Apuseni Mountains of western Transylvania, Romania. Romanian's protested opposite Parliament, London, to highlight the ongoing concerns as Gabriel Resources of Canada plan to open a new mine.

'Cyanide Pollution' - Roșia Montană

Romanian's protested opposite Parliament, London, to highlight the ongoing concerns as Gabriel Resources of Canada plan to open a new mine.

Pro-Morsi Egyptians Protest

September 15: Protesters loyal to the ousted President Morsi claim that the Sisi takeover is undemocratic an ammounts to no more than a Coup.

Sunni Activists Protest Against Iran

September 18: A small group of demonstrators, opposed to the Iranian Government gathered opposite the Embassy of Oman (Acting in the interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran) to protest against the alleged forthcoming State executions of Sunni Activists.

Sunni Activists Protest Against Iran

The protesters claim the twenty-six are merely active Sunnis, who openly expressed their Islamic views within their own community; subsequently being charged with 'Moharabeh' (enemy against the State /Religion) - A crime that carries the death penalty.

'Arts and Culture' Protest

September 18: Protesters form a human chain to oppose the cuts to Arts and Culture -Demonstrators from Trade Unions gathered in solidarity by forming a human chain in front of the National Gallery to protest against the continuing government cuts made towards the Culture and Arts budgets.

London's 10th Gorilla Fun Run

September 21: Fundraisers dressed as Gorillas join London's 10th Gorilla Fun Run - Participants donned Gorilla suits for the 7km though the City of London in the 10th annual Great Gorilla Run to help save a species on the edge of extinction.

Romanian 'Stray Dogs Slaughter'

September 21: Protest at Romanian Embassy London, Against the 'Stray Dogs Slaughter' - The Romanian Parliament has approved a law that would allow tens of thousands of stray dogs to be systematically and cruelly slaughtered.

Anti 'Golden Dawn' Protest Rally

September 21: An anti-fascist rally against the 'Golden Dawn' party was held outside the Greek Embassy in London after a 34-year-old man was stabbed to death by a neo-Nazi and alleged 'Golden Dawn' member. The victim has been named as Pavlos Fyssas.

Syrian Anti-Assad Regime Rally

September 21: Syria, once proud of its contribution to culture, its distinguished history and its beautiful mosques and churches has been overwhelmed with a brutal excursion in terror as a civil war continues.

Syrian Anti-Assad Regime Rally

A young boy wrapped in a Syrian 'Freedom' flag joins the Syrian anti-Assad regime rally and protest in London.

Peshawar Church Bombings

September 21: Protesters gathered outside the Pakistan High Commission in London to hold a demonstration at the recent twin suicide bombings in a church in Peshawar, which killed 81 people. Choir members and children attending Sunday school were among the dead.

Peshawar Church Bombings

Petition handed to Pakistan High Commission in wake of bombings.

Protest SodaStream: John Lewis

September 28: Human rights activists protest against SodaStream outside John Lewis store Oxford St. The carbonated drinks-machine company's principle manufacturing facility is located in the West Bank settlement of Maale Adumim.

'Scrap Atos' - DPAC Protest

September 28: The disabled and non-disabled community gathered in Parliament Square to remember those who have died and those still suffering as a result of the Government’s austerity measures, which particularly affects disabled people.

Sudan Protest: Sudanese Embassy

September 28: Political Activists held a noisy protest against the Sudanese regime and its continuing abuses to civil & human rights. Some organizations have documented a variety of abuses and atrocities carried out by the Sudanese government.

Sudan Protest: Sudanese Embassy

Human Rights organizations have documented a variety of abuses and atrocities carried out by the Sudanese government.

Protest Against Cuts To Legal Aid

October 5: Road Blocks For Justice Against cuts to Legal Aid - Mock trial for Justice Secretary Chris Grayling, in the dock.

Protest Against Cuts To Legal Aid

Activists blocked the road outside Royal Courts of Justice bringing traffic to a standstill, in a show of mass civil disobedience as a drastic method of direct protest to highlight the proposed changes to Legal Aid by the ConDem Government.

Japan Matsuri Festival 2013

October 5: Fuyuki Enokido, a virtuoso Koto player has performed in over 30 countries and appears regularly on Japanese television.

Japan Matsuri Festival 2013

The much-loved Japan Matsuri in Trafalgar Square. This popular annual event brings members of the Japanese community and Londoners together to enjoy the many aspects of Japan with Japanese food, music, dance and much more.

Naomi Suzuki Gekijo J-Pop

October 5: One of the most well known Japanese singers in the UK, Naomi performed a special blend of J-pop, anime and UK dance hits supported by a band of dancers. Naomi is a PR ambassador for her home town Tagawa city in Fukuoka.

Superstar guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei

October 5: Hotei performs with Joji Hirota Taiko London Drummers in Trafalgar Square.

Joji Hirota Taiko London Drummers

A performance to remember at the 2013 Japan Matsuri Festival, Trafalgar Square.

Solidarity Protest for the Arctic 30

October 5: A 600 strong protest at the Russian embassy to show support for the Arctic 30. Twenty-eight activists along with the freelance photographer and videographer who are currently being detained in Russia, under investigation for piracy.

Solidarity Protest for the Arctic 30

Kieron Bryan was part of a group of 30 activists arrested after armed Russian security forces boarded the Greenpeace vessel Arctic Sunrise.

Free Shaker Aamer !

October 8: Demonstrators continue to call for the release of Shaker Aamer outside the Houses of Parliament in London, Aamer, a Saudi Arabian citizen, is the last British resident held by the United States in the Guantanamo Bay detention camps in Cuba.

Cannabis 'Hyprocrisy' Protest

October 9: The purpose of the Norml uk protest is to demonstrate the hypocrisy and the flaws of cannabis legislation both here in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

Retired Gurkha Veterans Protest

October 9: A mass gathering opposite Parliament saw retired Gurkha veterans and their supporters continue in their long struggle against what they see as appalling treatment by the British establishment.

Retired Gurkha Veterans Protest

In reality, the most vulnerable and elderly Gurkhas who should be on pensions have been deliberately ignored and shrouded by the glamour of the 'settlement visa' and there is no recognition for them living existences that most of us would not think of...

'Pro-Life' Abort67 Protest

October 9: Words of protest weren't needed on this silent demonstration, as graphic images of an 11 week old aborted fetus and a 24 week old aborted baby were displayed on large banners.

'Slavery' of Migrant Workers' Demo

October 12: According to Nepalese Ambassador Suryanath Mishra, Two-third of the deaths are caused by stress because they are cheated by employment agencies and his embassy receives about 20 complaints each day from Nepalese victims of such fraud and that about 10 Nepalese return to their home country each day from Qatar because of such scams.

'Slavery' of Migrant Workers' Demo

Many unqualified jobs are done by Nepalis foreigners. A major concern among the Nepalese officials in Qatar is the rise of deaths of Nepalese workers.

World Zombie Day London

October 12: Zombies on the rampage - The highly anticipated annual event, World Zombie Day London attracted thousands of zombies groaning and shambling through Central London in aid of the charity St. Mungo’s.

World Zombie Day London

Groaning and shuffling Zombies appear from Marble Arch Underground.

Protest Rally Against Monsanto

October 12: Activists took to the streets of London to protest at the growing concerns surrounding GM food, by the world's largest manufacture Monsanto.

Protest Rally Against Monsanto

Monsanto Company is a publicly traded American multinational Chemical, and Agricultural Biotechnology corp.

Thousands March Opposing Cuts...

October 17: Up to 10,000 striking teachers and trade unionists from London and the south, marched on Westminster to a 'Rally for Education' in Marsham Street. Many vented their anger at the government over cuts, to pay pensions and Tory education policies.

Thousands March Opposing Cuts...

Anger at the government over cuts, to pay pensions and Tory education policies.

Movement Against Xenophobia

October 22: Movement Against Xenophobia protest against the Immigration Bill - Born out of frustration at the constant anti-immigrant, anti-immigration policies and rhetoric coming from the Coalition Government, the populist media and organisations such as Migration Watch.

Movement Against Xenophobia

Movement Against Xenophobia protest against the Immigration Bill - Born out of frustration at the constant anti-immigrant, anti-immigration policies and rhetoric coming from the Coalition Government.

Chinatown Shut-Down Over UKBA

October 22: Chinatown strike and closure of businesses in protest over UKBA - Business outlets and restaurants in London's Chinatown closed down for a two-hour strike in protest over continuing heavy-handed measures imposed upon individuals by the UK Border Agency and their alleged spurious 'fishing raid' tactics.

Chinatown Shut-Down Over UKBA

Business outlets and restaurants in London's Chinatown closed down for a two-hour strike in protest over continuing heavy-handed measures imposed upon individuals by the UK Border Agency and their alleged spurious 'fishing raid' tactics.

Chinatown Shut-Down Over UKBA

Business outlets and restaurants in London's Chinatown closed down for a two-hour strike in protest over continuing heavy-handed measures imposed upon individuals by the UK Border Agency and their alleged spurious 'fishing raid' tactics.

MCM Comic Con 2013 London's ExCel

October 26: MCM London Comic Con, the UK's leading comic convention and the biggest event of its type in Europe catering to fans of sci-fi, movies, videogames, comics, cosplay, anime or manga was held at London's ExCel Centre.

Joan Collins Book Signing

October 26: Joan Collins proved she is a glamorous Hollywood icon when she stepped out to promote her new memoirs, Passion For Life.

UFFC Rally Against Death in Custody

October 26: The United Families and Friends Campaign (UFFC), a coalition of those affected by deaths in police, prison and psychiatric custody, came out to support others in similar situations.

UFFC Rally Against Death in Custody

Carole Duggan, aunt of Mark Duggan with Ajibola Lewis, mother of Olaseni Lewis and Marcia Rigg, sister of Sean Rigg vow to fight for truth and justice.

Festive Cheer At Harrods Parade

November 2: Father Christmas made his eagerly-anticipated arrival at Harrods with the store’s annual Christmas Parade. Bringing festive cheer to London, a parade of dancers, performers and real-life reindeer were joined by a host of special guests.

'Free Kieron' Campaign

November 2: Journalists and supporters of the Free Kieron campaign held a silent protest to condemn the continued detention of Kieron Bryan, a freelance video journalist, arrested on 19 September aboard the Greenpeace vessel Arctic Sunrise. Kieron's brother Russell and friend Luke Farrington return from a meeting at the Russian embassy where they delivered a petition.

BTF London Against Sri Lanka Summit

November 2: The British Tamils forum held a mass rally in London demanding that British Prime Minister David Cameron and Prince Charles boycott the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) scheduled in Sri Lanka.

BTF London Against Sri Lanka Summit

The British Tamils forum held a mass rally in London demanding that British Prime Minister David Cameron and Prince Charles boycott the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) scheduled in Sri Lanka.

National Theatre Celebrates 50 !

November 2: Guest stars from the world of movies and television arrive for an evening of 'unique and unforgettable performances. Frank Finlay, One of Britain's finest actors of the stage, film and TV, accompanied here with daughter and actress Cathy Finlay.

National Theatre Celebrates 50 !

Actor Ken Stott, star of many roles. One of his most successful parts playing Detective Inspector John Rebus, the protagonist in the "Inspector Rebus" series of detective novels by the award-winning Scottish writer Ian Rankin.

Brighton Veteran Car Run

November 3: Vintage cars reach Brighton finish line in Veteran Car Run - The London to Brighton Run has been reported to be the longest running car event in the world and ranks as one of Britain's biggest motoring spectacles. Only cars built before 1 January 1905 are eligible to take part.

Brighton Residents Protest Barclays

November 5: A day of national demonstrations against austerity brought a sense of rebellion in the air as protesters opposed to the continuing austerity measures demanded an end to the cuts in public services. To the 'irresponsible something-for-nothing culture of the Tory mentality'.

Activists block Westminster Bridge

November 5: Activists and other groups opposed to the continuing austerity measures rallied on Westminster Bridge demanding an end to the irresponsible something-for-nothing culture.

'Bonfire of Austerity' Protest

Activists and other groups opposed to the continuing austerity measures rallied on Westminster Bridge demanding an end to the irresponsible something-for-nothing culture.

'Anonymous Million Masked March'

November 5: Police move in to disperse crowds of anarchists and activists from Operation Vendetta and Anonymous as tensions flare outside Parliament in a stand-off.

'Anonymous Million Masked March'

Police used kettling to contain protesters, preventing them from continuing with a night of action and unrest as they took part in what was described as a 'Million Mask' march against cuts and austerity measures.

Baron Steel of Aikwood Photobombed

November 5: David Steel makes his way down Whitehall towards Parliament Street totally unaware of a demonstration taking place outside Parliament by Anonymous and Occupy activists to mark 5th November 'Million Mask March'.

'Probation Under Threat' Demo

November 6: The Ministry of Jusitce published its plans for privatising probation through outsourcing on 9 January 2013. Essentially, up to 70% of probation’s core work will be put out to competitive tender.

'New British Union' Embassy Demo

November 9: Another pseudo-fascist movement in the guise of the 'New British Union' held a silent protest opposite the Embassy of Greece, in solidarity with Neo-Nazi Golden Dawn members arrested recently in Greece.

Remembrance Sunday - London

November 10: Crowds gather in Westminster to mark Remembrance Sunday - Families, friends, soldiers and war veterans gathered at the Cenotaph to witness the annual spectacle of poppy wreath laying by the Queen, Prince Philip, members of the royal family, political leaders, politicians, and other dignitaries.

Gurkha veterans' Remembrance Sunday

November 10: As the Remembrance Day commemorations took place at the Cenotaph only a very short distance away from the security gates of Downing Street, the Gurkha veterans continued their hunger strike and silent protest for better pension rights.

Gurkha veterans' Remembrance Sunday

Former members of the British Army’s famed Gurkha regiment continue their hunger strike for equal pension rights.

'Against Mainstream Media' Protest

November 16: Anonymous and Occupy activists hold a demo 'Against the Mainstream Media' outside BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place.

'Against Mainstream Media' Protest

Activists hold a demo 'Against the Mainstream Media' outside BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place.

Activists March Against Media Bias

November 16: After a brief sit-in outside BBC Broadcasting House in Portland Place, activists protesting against 'political bias'in the mainstream media, marched on Whitehall to continue protesting opposite Downing Street.

'500 Crosses For Life' Protest

November 16: Euro Pro Life, a Christian Interdenominational network which unites the different pro life organisations of European countries in common prayer for life - 'European Voice of the Unborn Children' staged a silent protest in London.

TARDIS Spotted at Earl's Court Stn

November 23: Visitors to London should take time out to get down to Earl's Court. There's a big blue police box outside Earl's Court Tube Station that looks an awful lot like the TARDIS that Doctor Who cavorts about the universe in!

'Doctor Who' Celebrates 50 Years

November 23: Hundreds of fans packed London's ExCel Centre to revel in the 50th anniversary of the BBCtv sci-fi series Dr Who. The show first aired on British television in November 1963 starring the late William Hartnell as Doctor Who.

'Doctor Who' Celebrates 50 Years

Young fans dressed as the Doctor

Stars Reunited for Doctor Who 50th

November 23: An array of stars from the original BBC TV series re-materialised for a special 50th anniversary celebration. Deborah Watling, Katy Manning and Fraser Hines pictured at the ExCel Centre, London.

PTI Protest Against US Drone Strikes

November 23: While Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (Pakistan political party headed by Imran Khan) was blocking the NATO supply line in Peshawar to protest against drone attacks, its members in London held a huge anti-drones demonstration opposite Downing Street.

PTI Protest Against US Drone Strikes

A mock coffin being carried to signify the ongoing onslaught of innocent young civilians massacred by the drone policy in Pakistan.

PTI Petition To Downing Street

November 23: PTI UK's regional presidents including Shahbaz Khan, Sabreena Razzaq, M Ameen, Riaz Hassan Asim Basraa and Zahid Parvez submitted a petition to 10 Downing Street demanding an immediate end to drone attacks in Pakistan.

'Anti-Drones' Protest March

November 23: Hundreds of activists, members and supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (The Pakistani political party headed by Imran Khan) marched from Downing Street to the US Embassy to raise their objections to the continuing attacks.

'Anti-Drones' Protest March

Hundreds of activists, members and supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf march to the US Embassy to rally against the use of drones.

PTI Demo outside US Embassy

November 23: Hundreds of activists from PTI UK and their supporters joined forces with Stop The War Coalition in a highly emotionally charged mass rally in opposition to the continuing use of US drones in areas of Pakistan by the Central Intelligence Agency.

PTI Demonstration Outside US Embassy

Hundreds of activists from PTI UK and their supporters joined forces with Stop The War Coalition in a highly emotionally charged mass rally in opposition to the continuing use of US drones in areas of Pakistan.

Rebekah Brooks Arrives at Court

November 25: The fourth week of the News of the World phone hacking trial commences at the Old Bailey - Brooks is on trial over a range of charges including phone hacking and corrupt payments to officials.

Protest Against HS2 Rail Link

November 25: To coincide with the deposition of the Hybrid Bill, Anti-HS2 campaigners from all parts of the UK descended on Old Palace Yard opposite Parliament (The first reading of the HS2 Phase 1 Hybrid Bill) .

Protest Against HS2 Rail Link

One of the many placards at the Action Against HS2 protest opposite Parliament.

Royal Fusiliers 'Homecoming' Parade

November 27: Soldiers from the Royal Fusiliers regiment with historic ties to Balham staged a homecoming parade through the town centre.

Royal Fusiliers 'Homecoming' Parade

The 1st Battalion took the salute from the many flag waving and cheering well-wishers who lined the route through the town.

International Anti-War Conference

November 30: Stop the War Coalition International Anti-War Conference - Emmanuel Centre, London. Lindsay German is the convenor of the British anti-war organisation Stop the War Coalition.

International Anti-War Conference

Issues ranging from imperialism, war and resistance, drones and the arms trade, surveillance, the state and Islamophobia.

Protest Against Mother Agnes

November 30: Anti-Assad regime activists demonstrate opposite the Emmanuel Centre, venue of the International Anti-War Conference.

Protest Against Mother Agnes

Protest Against Mother Agnes' 'Pro-Assad Propaganda Tour'

Traditional Tree in Trafalgar Square

December 5: Dignitaries from Oslo and Westminster light Christmas Tree - A huge Christmas tree has been a seasonal symbol in Trafalgar Square since 1947. The tree is decorated in traditional Norwegian fashion, using vertical strings of bulbs.

EDL Protest for 'Marine A'

December 6: EDL stage a demonstration opposite Downing Street in support of 'Marine A'.

EDL Protest for 'Marine A'

The English Defense League held a demonstration opposite Downing Street in protest of the court after the court did not to grant anonymity to Sgt Alexander Blackman.

Hundreds Pay Tribute to Madiba

December 6: Messages and flowers were left at the feet of the statue of South Africa's former President and anti-apartheid activist.

Tributes are paid to Nelson Mandela

A mark of respect at the passing of South Africa's former President Mr Nelson Mandela who died at the age of 95.

Arundel Candlelight Lantern Parade

December 7: Children & parents gather at the top of High Street by Castle Gate for the Lantern Procession, judged by Councillor Mr Michael Tu, Mayor of Arundel.

Morsi Supporters R4BIA Rally

December 8: Morsi supporters rally to highlight plight of Egypt's political prisoners.

Morsi Supporters R4BIA Rally

Morsi supporters rallied in London to highlight the plight of political prisoners after Egypt's first democratically elected President was forcibly removed from power by a military coup in July 2013.

Morsi Supporters R4BIA Rally

Egypt's first democratically elected President was forcibly removed from power by a military coup in July 2013.

Traditional Blessing of The Crib

December 8: Crowds gathered on the steps of St Martin in the Fields to watch the traditional torch lit procession to Trafalgar Square. The Revd Dr Sam Wells is the vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields. He has served as a parish priest for 15 years – 10 of those in urban priority areas.

'Cops off campus' Students Protest

December 11: A near zero police presence was seen at a 'Cops Off Campus' demonstration outside University London Union following previous heavy handed tactics to dealing with student protesters on campus.

'Cops off campus' Students Protest

Paper is set alight and tossed over the gates prior to the gates of Senate House being forced open by determined protesting students.

Police Vehicles Targeted

December 11: 'Cops Off Campus' Student March - Angry scenes erupted on the streets as students protesting against recent alleged police aggression and subsequent draconian measures imposed upon them, took the opportunity to vent their frustrations out on police vehicles.

Police Vehicles Targeted

Woman climbs on van in an attempt to prevent it from moving.

SantaCon Brings Festive Cheer

December 14: Hundreds of Jolly Santas took to the streets of London for a traditional non-profit, non-corporate, non-commercial and non-sensical parade of festive cheer.

Sikh Five-Day Hunger Strike

December 14: A five-day hunger strike to raise awareness of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s plight in Punjab, a fellow Sikh who has been on a hunger strike since November 14, 2013.

Sikh Five-Day Hunger Strike

Sikh five-day Hunger Strike outside Indian High Commission

'Human Remains' At Stonehenge

December 18: Protests Over 'Use of Human Remains' at Stonehenge New Visitor Centre -Druids stage a protest at the opening of the new £27m Stonehenge Visitor Centre following a heated debate about the display of human remains.

'Human Remains' At Stonehenge

The new £27m visitor centre at Stonehenge, opens to tourists.

Countdown To New Year !

December 31: Celebrations in London ahead of 2014 !