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  • A demolition site in the City of London, the heart of the capital's financial district. Tearing down a former office block to replace it with a more modern development as seen in a large hoarding at street level, in Queen Victoria Street EC4. The insides of the structure tumble down in a controlled fashion with health and safety issues important.
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  • In the heart of the City of London, a caterpillar tracked crane tears down the walls of an old 70s office block close to St Paul's Cathedral, England. As a pedestrian walks past the blue hoardings that protect passers-by like him, the rubble is piled high before being removed as spoil to make way for an brand new construction that appears in an artist's impression picture on the right, above two site engineers wearing fluorescent jackets and hard hats. This is a scene of renewal in London's financial district. Of optimism and regeneration as businesses invest in new workplaces and replacing the tired, old offices that cannot accommodate new computer and server cabling technology.  ..
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  • A tangle of electric lights are strung together on the ceiling of a West End construction site in London's Soho.
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  • Against orange evening light, a forest of high-rise cranes stand upright at the masive Canary Wharf development on London's Docklands, England. It is early evening and the crane drivers have left for the day, the day's shift have stopped work before resuming tomorrow. The silhouetted lines of each structure stand out clearly against the skyline before the regeneration of this region of East London grows upward. Canary Wharf is the product of the 1980s financial boom when during the office of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, huge building projects such as the Docklands consortium saw vast changes in London's landscape.
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  • Before they were all replaced as working modes of public transport, a conductor sells a ticket wgile travelling along a London road, as part of a two-man crew of a number 88 red London Rotemaster bus, England UK. A parked car is seen through the open ledge of the bes' rear, blurred in the back ground and a lady passengers sits patiently as the bus speeds on its journey along its route through the capital. The man holds two fingers up to a foreign tourist to make sure they want two tickets for their destination. The conductor is the last human link with friendly public travel in London. He is usually a friendly face to accompany unsure travellers, often helping them reach their stop and answering questions about the journey with good humour and kindness. Their removal in favour of single driver crews meant that bus travel became more intimidating...
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  • Last few days left of a sale of £99.99 suits plus assorted menswear on Moorgate in the City of London, on 25th March 2019, in London, England.
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  • A gas supply contractor's yellow sleeve is coiled on a trailer before instillation under the paths of a residential street in Lambeth, on 30th January 2018, in London, England.
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  • A jet aircraft flies past the newly-completed One World Trde Center (WTC) on what was Ground Zero on the September 11th 2001 attacks on New York City, USA
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  • Corrugated iron roof of semi-derelict crofter's outbuilding in hamlet of Waterloo, Isle of Skye, Scotland.
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  • Exactly 110 years after it opened, and 100 days after it was closed, campaigners against the closure of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London dressed in Edwardian clothing for speeches and a street party on 9th July, London. Shut by Lambeth council and occupied by protesters for 10 days in April, the library which was bequeathed by American philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie has been locked ever since because, say Lambeth austerity cuts are necessary even though 24hr security make it more expensive to keep closed than open for the local community. A gym that locals say they don't want or need is planned to replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
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  • Campaigners locked out of the closed Carnegie Library have tied yellow ribbons and messages to the railings in Herne Hill, south London on 7th May 2016. For ten days, members of the community in the south London borough occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. But after a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym is planned to replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
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  • Banners are on the railings and placards are popped up inside the recently-closed Carnegie Library by Lambeth council in Herne Hill, south London as occupiers remain inside the premises on day 3 of its occupation, 3rd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
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  • Campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London remain inside the premises on day 3 of its occupation, 3rd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
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  • London, UK 2nd April: Campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library listen to speakers on Herne Hill, south London on 2nd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers. ©Richard Baker / Alamy Live News.
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  • Local campaigners protest the closure by Lambeth council on the front steps of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, south London. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead closed the library's doors for the last time the day before, because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
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  • During an August heatwave, the population of Brixton and many others from all over London, bask in the glorious weather at the Brockwell (Brixton)  Lido in Brockwell Park, Herne Hill, South London. The Lido is a magnet for families, select groups, the young and old and represents an amalgam of humanity who enjoy the benefits of outdoor bathing and the friendship of meeting old friends and new acquaitances. We see a mass of people in late afternoon light with deep tans from the extended hot summer. There is little space left on the full pavement which retains its solar heat long after the sun has left the quadrangle of the lido's oblong design. They lay reading a newspaper or book, spread themselves on small towels or just chat to fellow-bathers. Swimmers are in the unheated water, others jump in or stand on the edge thinking about their next dive. It is a scene of chaotic fun for all ages and backgrounds. Brockwell Lido is a large, open air swimming pool in Brockwell Park, Herne Hill, London. It opened in July 1937, closed in 1990 and after a local campaign was re-opened in 1994. Brockwell Lido was designed by HA Rowbotham and TL Smithson of the London County Council's Parks Department to replace Brockwell Park bathing pond. It is now a Grade II listed building
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  • Campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London remain inside the premises on day 3 of its occupation, 3rd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
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  • In the final hours before the closure, locals use the facilities of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, SE24, in the south London borough of Lambeth, which has angered the local community who have occupied their important resouce for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth council have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time at 6pm because, they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers. Copyright Richard Baker /ALamy Live News
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  • In the final hours before the closure, locals use the facilities of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, SE24, in the south London borough of Lambeth, which has angered the local community who have occupied their important resouce for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth council have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time at 6pm because, they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
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  • In the final hours before the closure, locals use the facilities of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, SE24, in the south London borough of Lambeth, which has angered the local community who have occupied their important resouce for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth council have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time at 6pm because, they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library18-31-03-2016.jpg
  • A local resident reads about the campaign aginst the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London as protesters remain inside the premises on day 3 of its occupation, 3rd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
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  • Local campaigners protest the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library, in Herne Hill, south London. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
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  • Police talk to local campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library, in Herne Hill, south London on 2nd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
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  • A 1990s Afro-Caribbean mother and her child enjoy the August heatwave in the unheated waters of the Grade II listed  Brockwell (Brixton) Lido in Brockwell Park, Herne Hill, 25th August 1995, in London, England. The Lido is an oasis for city dwellers to escape, if only for an hour from the pressures of fast urban life. Brockwell Lido is a large, open air swimming pool in Brockwell Park, Herne Hill, London. It opened in July 1937, closed in 1990 but after a local campaign was re-opened in 1994. Brockwell Lido was designed by HA Rowbotham and TL Smithson of the London County Council's Parks Department to replace Brockwell Park bathing pond. (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images)
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  • Local campaigners protest the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library, in Herne Hill, south London. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library03-02-04-2016.jpg
  • A local resident reads about the campaign aginst the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London as protesters remain inside the premises on day 3 of its occupation, 3rd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
    carnegie_library34-03-04-2016.jpg
  • Local campaigners protest the closure by Lambeth council on the front steps of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, south London. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead closed the library's doors for the last time the day before, because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library23-01-04-2016.jpg
  • In the final hours before the closure, locals use the facilities of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, SE24, in the south London borough of Lambeth, which has angered the local community who have occupied their important resouce for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth council have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time at 6pm because, they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
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  • An employee and potential buyer discuss potential business deals at the General Electric (GE) jexhibition stand during the Farnborough Airshow. The et engine manufacturer's main exhibit is a real GEnx turbofan engine that GE claim emits 15% less Co2 than conventional engines. The GEnx (General Electric Next-generation) is an advanced dual rotor, axial flow, high bypass turbofan in production by GE Aviation for the Boeing 787 and 747-8. The GEnx is intended to replace the CF6 in GE's product line.
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  • During the Farnborough Airshow, out of focus in the background, visitors to the General Electric (GE) jet engine manufacturer study a real GEnx turbofan engine that GE claim emits 15% less Co2 than conventional engines. The GEnx (General Electric Next-generation) is an advanced dual rotor, axial flow, high bypass turbofan in production by GE Aviation for the Boeing 787 and 747-8. The GEnx is intended to replace the CF6 in GE's product line.
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  • Poetry recital from local campaigners protesting on the steps of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London while occupiers remain inside the premises on day 5 of its occupation, 4th April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
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  • Mothers read to their children while protesting on the steps of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London while occupiers remain inside the premises on day 5 of its occupation, 4th April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
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  • A young protester sleeps outside the now closed Carnegie Library, in Herne Hill, south London on 2nd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers. (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images).
    carnegie_library25-02-04-2016.jpg
  • Local campaigners protest the closure by Lambeth council on the front steps of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, south London. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead closed the library's doors for the last time the day before, because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library44-01-04-2016.jpg
  • In the final hours before the closure, locals use the facilities of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, SE24, in the south London borough of Lambeth, which has angered the local community who have occupied their important resouce for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth council have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time at 6pm because, they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
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  • In the final hours before the closure, locals use the facilities of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, SE24, in the south London borough of Lambeth, which has angered the local community who have occupied their important resouce for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth council have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time at 6pm because, they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
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  • A sunlit banner on the railings of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London while occupiers remain inside the premises on day 5 of its occupation, 4th April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
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  • Poetry recital from local campaigners protesting on the steps of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London while occupiers remain inside the premises on day 5 of its occupation, 4th April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
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  • Campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London remain inside the premises on day 3 of its occupation, 3rd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
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  • Campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library listen to speakers on Herne Hill, south London on 2nd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
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  • Campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library listen to speakers on Herne Hill, south London on 2nd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library44-02-04-2016.jpg
  • Police talk to local campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library, in Herne Hill, south London on 2nd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library13-02-04-2016.jpg
  • In the final hours before the closure, locals use the facilities of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, SE24, in the south London borough of Lambeth, which has angered the local community who have occupied their important resouce for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth council have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time at 6pm because, they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library24-31-03-2016.jpg
  • Following the attack by far-right Tommy Robinson supporters on Remain protesters the previous week, the notable pro-EU campaigner, Steve Bray shouts through his oversized megaphone to where Boris Johnson is meeting his team on Great College Street in Westminster, on 16th July 2019, in London, England. A crowdfunded plea to replace destroyed Remain flags and poles resulted in over £50,000 being raised.
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  • A campaigner asks a cyclist to hoot their support for the recently-closed Carnegie Library by Lambeth council in Herne Hill, south London as occupiers remain inside the premises on day 3 of its occupation, 3rd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
    carnegie_library27-03-04-2016.jpg
  • Campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London remain inside the premises on day 3 of its occupation, 3rd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
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  • A grandmother protects one of her twin grand-daughters as campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library remain inside on day 3 of the occupation in Herne Hill, south London on 3rd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
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  • London, UK 2nd April: Artist Megan Roberts reads to a friend's daughter on the steps of the closed Carnegie Library, in Herne Hill, south London on 2nd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers. ©Richard Baker / Alamy Live News.
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  • London, UK 2nd April: A campaigner and policeman play backgammon on the steps of the closed Carnegie Library, in Herne Hill, south London on 2nd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers. ©Richard Baker / Alamy Live News.
    carnegie_library27-02-04-2016.jpg
  • Police talk to local campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library, in Herne Hill, south London on 2nd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
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  • Local campaigners protest the closure by Lambeth council on the front steps of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, south London. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead closed the library's doors for the last time the day before, because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library39-01-04-2016.jpg
  • In the final hours before the closure, locals use the facilities of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, SE24, in the south London borough of Lambeth, which has angered the local community who have occupied their important resouce for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth council have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time at 6pm because, they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library17-01-04-2016.jpg
  • In the final hours before the closure, locals use the facilities of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, SE24, in the south London borough of Lambeth, which has angered the local community who have occupied their important resouce for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth council have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time at 6pm because, they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers. (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images).
    carnegie_library09-01-04-2016.jpg
  • In the final hours before the closure, locals use the facilities of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, SE24, in the south London borough of Lambeth, which has angered the local community who have occupied their important resouce for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth council have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time at 6pm because, they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library28-31-03-2016.jpg
  • Mothers read to their children while protesting on the steps of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London while occupiers remain inside the premises on day 5 of its occupation, 4th April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
    carnegie_library12-04-04-2016.jpg
  • A campaigner asks motorists to hoot their support for the recently-closed Carnegie Library by Lambeth council in Herne Hill, south London as occupiers remain inside the premises on day 3 of its occupation, 3rd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
    carnegie_library26-03-04-2016.jpg
  • London, UK 2nd April: Campaigners protesting about the closed Carnegie Library play chess outside, in Herne Hill, south London on 2nd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers. ©Richard Baker / Alamy Live News.
    carnegie_library16-02-04-2016.jpg
  • In the final hours before the closure, locals use the facilities of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, SE24, in the south London borough of Lambeth, which has angered the local community who have occupied their important resouce for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth council have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time at 6pm because, they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers. (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images).
    carnegie_library06-01-04-2016.jpg
  • In the final hours before the closure, locals use the facilities of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, SE24, in the south London borough of Lambeth, which has angered the local community who have occupied their important resouce for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth council have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time at 6pm because, they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library23-31-03-2016.jpg
  • In the final hours before the closure, locals use the facilities of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, SE24, in the south London borough of Lambeth, which has angered the local community who have occupied their important resouce for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth council have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time at 6pm because, they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library12-31-03-2016.jpg
  • In the final hours before the closure, locals use the facilities of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, SE24, in the south London borough of Lambeth, which has angered the local community who have occupied their important resouce for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth council have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time at 6pm because, they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library09-31-03-2016.jpg
  • Exactly 110 years after it opened, and 100 days after it was closed, campaigners against the closure of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London dressed in Edwardian clothing for speeches and a street party on 9th July, London. Shut by Lambeth council and occupied by protesters for 10 days in April, the library which was bequeathed by American philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie has been locked ever since because, say Lambeth austerity cuts are necessary even though 24hr security make it more expensive to keep closed than open for the local community. A gym that locals say they don't want or need is planned to replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
    carnegie_library-02-09-07-2016.jpg
  • Campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London remain inside the premises on day 3 of its occupation, 3rd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
    carnegie_library11-03-04-2016.jpg
  • Behind locked gates and receiving thanks from local campaigners, young campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London remain inside the premises on day 3 of its occupation, 3rd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
    carnegie_library42-03-04-2016.jpg
  • Children and campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library on day 3 of its occupation in Herne Hill, south London on 3rd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
    carnegie_library01-03-04-2016.jpg
  • Campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library listen to speakers on Herne Hill, south London on 2nd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers. (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images).
    carnegie_library41-02-04-2016.jpg
  • Local campaigners protest the closure by Lambeth council on the front steps of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, south London. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead closed the library's doors for the last time the day before, because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library29-01-04-2016.jpg
  • In the final hours before the closure, locals use the facilities of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, SE24, in the south London borough of Lambeth, which has angered the local community who have occupied their important resouce for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth council have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time at 6pm because, they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers. (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images).
    carnegie_library16-01-04-2016.jpg
  • Behind locked gates and receiving thanks from local campaigners, young campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London remain inside the premises on day 3 of its occupation, 3rd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
    carnegie_library41-03-04-2016.jpg
  • A campaigner asks motorists to hoot their horns as they pass Carnegie Library, in Herne Hill, south London on 2nd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers. (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images).
    carnegie_library19-02-04-2016.jpg
  • Campaigners protesting about the closed Carnegie Library play chess outside, in Herne Hill, south London on 2nd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers. (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images).
    carnegie_library32-02-04-2016.jpg
  • Police talk to local campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library, in Herne Hill, south London. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library02-02-04-2016.jpg
  • Police talk to local campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library, in Herne Hill, south London on 2nd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library10-02-04-2016.jpg
  • Local campaigners protest the closure by Lambeth council on the front steps of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, south London. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead closed the library's doors for the last time the day before, because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library25-01-04-2016.jpg
  • In the final hours before the closure, locals use the facilities of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, SE24, in the south London borough of Lambeth, which has angered the local community who have occupied their important resouce for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth council have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time at 6pm because, they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library07-31-03-2016.jpg
  • In the final hours before the closure, locals use the facilities of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, SE24, in the south London borough of Lambeth, which has angered the local community who have occupied their important resouce for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth council have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time at 6pm because, they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library04-31-03-2016.jpg
  • An early morning swimmer bathes in the unheated pool of the Grade II listed  Brockwell (Brixton) Lido in Brockwell Park, Herne Hill, 25th August 1995, in London, England. The Lido is an oasis for city dwellers to escape, if only for an hour from the pressures of fast urban life. Brockwell Lido is a large, open air swimming pool in Brockwell Park, Herne Hill, London. It opened in July 1937, closed in 1990 but after a local campaign was re-opened in 1994. Brockwell Lido was designed by HA Rowbotham and TL Smithson of the London County Council's Parks Department to replace Brockwell Park bathing pond. (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images)
    lido_swimmer-25-08-1995_1.jpg
  • The front of the closed Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, on 20th December 2017, in the south London borough of Lambeth, , England. Shut by Lambeth council and occupied by protesters for 10 days in April, the library which was bequeathed by American philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie has been locked ever since because, say Lambeth austerity cuts are necessary even though 24hr security make it more expensive to keep closed than open for the local community. A gym that locals say they don't want or need is planned to replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
    carnegie_library-06-20-12-2017.jpg
  • Poetry recital from local campaigners protesting on the steps of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London while occupiers remain inside the premises on day 5 of its occupation, 4th April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
    carnegie_library01-04-04-2016.jpg
  • London, 3rd April 2016: Campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London remain inside the premises on day 3 of its occupation, 3rd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
    carnegie_library08-03-04-2016.jpg
  • Campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London as protesters remain inside the premises on day 3 of its occupation, 3rd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
    carnegie_library31-03-04-2016.jpg
  • Campaigners protesting the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London on day 3 of its occupation, 3rd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
    carnegie_library03-03-04-2016.jpg
  • Local campaigners protest the closure by Lambeth council on the front steps of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, south London. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead closed the library's doors for the last time the day before, because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library48-01-04-2016.jpg
  • Local campaigners protest the closure by Lambeth council on the front steps of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, south London. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead closed the library's doors for the last time the day before, because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library22-01-04-2016.jpg
  • In the final hours before the closure, locals use the facilities of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, SE24, in the south London borough of Lambeth, which has angered the local community who have occupied their important resouce for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth council have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time at 6pm because, they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library29-31-03-2016.jpg
  • Exactly 110 years after it opened, and 100 days after it was closed, campaigners against the closure of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London dressed in Edwardian clothing for speeches and a street party on 9th July, London. Shut by Lambeth council and occupied by protesters for 10 days in April, the library which was bequeathed by American philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie has been locked ever since because, say Lambeth austerity cuts are necessary even though 24hr security make it more expensive to keep closed than open for the local community. A gym that locals say they don't want or need is planned to replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
    carnegie_library-05-09-07-2016.jpg
  • Campaigners locked out of the closed Carnegie Library have written messages in chalk on the front steps in Herne Hill, south London on 7th May 2016. For ten days, members of the community in the south London borough occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. But after a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym is planned to replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library08-07-05-2016.jpg
  • Poetry recital from local campaigners protesting on the steps of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London while occupiers remain inside the premises on day 5 of its occupation, 4th April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
    carnegie_library05-04-04-2016.jpg
  • London, UK 2nd April: Young occupiers campaigning aginst the closure by Lambeth council of Carnegie Library play board games inside the front gates in Herne Hill, south London on 2nd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers. ©Richard Baker / Alamy Live News.
    carnegie_library21-02-04-2016.jpg
  • Local campaigners protest the closure by Lambeth council on the front steps of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, south London. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead closed the library's doors for the last time the day before, because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library47-01-04-2016.jpg
  • Local campaigners protest the closure by Lambeth council on the front steps of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, south London. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead closed the library's doors for the last time the day before, because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library42-01-04-2016.jpg
  • Local campaigners protest the closure by Lambeth council on the front steps of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, south London. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead closed the library's doors for the last time the day before, because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library37-01-04-2016.jpg
  • In the final hours before the closure, locals use the facilities of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, SE24, in the south London borough of Lambeth, which has angered the local community who have occupied their important resouce for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth council have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time at 6pm because, they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers. (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images).
    carnegie_library11-01-04-2016.jpg
  • In the final hours before the closure, locals use the facilities of Carnegie Library, Herne Hill, SE24, in the south London borough of Lambeth, which has angered the local community who have occupied their important resouce for learning and social hub. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth council have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time at 6pm because, they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library21-31-03-2016.jpg
  • Contractors working for Lambeth Council begin the controversial conversion of carnegie Library into a gym, by pouring concrete into the Grade II listed building, on 18th December 2017, in Herne Hill, south London, England. Shut by Lambeth council and occupied by protesters for 10 days in April, the library which was bequeathed by American philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie has been locked ever since because, say Lambeth austerity cuts are necessary even though 24hr security make it more expensive to keep closed than open for the local community. A gym that locals say they don't want or need is planned to replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
    carnegie_library-02-18-12-2017.jpg
  • Exactly 110 years after it opened, and 100 days after it was closed, campaigners against the closure of Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London dressed in Edwardian clothing for speeches and a street party on 9th July, London. Shut by Lambeth council and occupied by protesters for 10 days in April, the library which was bequeathed by American philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie has been locked ever since because, say Lambeth austerity cuts are necessary even though 24hr security make it more expensive to keep closed than open for the local community. A gym that locals say they don't want or need is planned to replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
    carnegie_library-06-09-07-2016.jpg
  • Campaigners locked out of the closed Carnegie Library play chess outside, in Herne Hill, south London on 7th May 2016. For ten days, members of the community in the south London borough occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. But after a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym is planned to replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers.
    carnegie_library03-07-05-2016.jpg
  • Local novelist Stella Duffy is interviewed while supporting the protest outside Carnegie Library in Herne Hill, south London while occupiers remain inside the premises on day 5 of its occupation, 4th April 2016. Duffy is a nearby resident and a passionate advocate for public libraries serving the underprivilaged. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
    carnegie_library45-04-04-2016.jpg
  • A campaigner asks motorists to hoot their support for the recently-closed Carnegie Library by Lambeth council in Herne Hill, south London as occupiers remain inside the premises on day 3 of its occupation, 3rd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it.
    carnegie_library29-03-04-2016.jpg
  • Campaigners protesting about the closed Carnegie Library play chess outside, in Herne Hill, south London on 2nd April 2016. The angry local community in the south London borough have occupied their important resource for learning and social hub for the weekend. After a long campaign by locals, Lambeth have gone ahead and closed the library's doors for the last time because they say, cuts to their budget mean millions must be saved. A gym will replace the working library and while some of the 20,000 books on shelves will remain, no librarians will be present to administer it. London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will either close, move or be run by volunteers. (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images).
    carnegie_library30-02-04-2016.jpg
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