Tag Archives: London Riots

London riots: the ad men move in

Posted on 17/08/2011 by

The arrival of the advertising industry, capitalising on the London riots, is unwelcome and unsavory The strength of a community can be measured by how quickly it gets back to normal after a major shock. One week after the civil … Continue reading →

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Chislehurst rocked by calm

Posted on 09/08/2011 by

“Chislehurst High Street was just hit about half an hour ago by rioters and looters.” “Chislehurst riots! They’ve taken down Pizza Express!” “Trouble in Chislehurst High Street… really scary.” If you were to believe everything you read on social networking … Continue reading →

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The morning after the night before

Posted on 09/08/2011 by

“It’s like the f***ing Planet of the Apes around here. Bring in the Army, that’s what I say, bring ‘em in now.” A burly man in his 40s stomps through Lewisham town centre this morning surveying the carcasses of burnt … Continue reading →

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The riot on our doorstep

Posted on 08/08/2011 by

6.35pm, Monday. Lee High Road. Lewisham: 15 policemen are lined up on the south side of the street dressed in riot gear – full-face helmets, shields and truncheons. A large group of mainly young people are packed on the pavement … Continue reading →

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