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Bonnington Square (Part 1)

Citybytes

Nov 14 2020 • 42 mins

Bonnington Square is a little urban oasis, tucked away in Vauxhall. This unique London neighbourhood was completely transformed by a community of squatters who settled there in the 1980s. At one point, there was over 300 people squatting in the area. They created a community café, a food cooperative, a milk bar and even a nightclub.


In the first part of this Bonnington Square episode, we talk to Tod, James and Alistair, three squatters who were part of this community.


Never been to Bonnington Square? Here is a selection of photos.


Sources & references

Bonnington Square Documentary by Alistair Oldham

Vauxhall Conservation Area including Bonnington Square

Red Ken Gets the Blues - Documentary

Music:

Theme song is Highway 94 by Blue Dot Sessions

Other music composed by Blue Dot Sessions.


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