From Art to Anarchy: Hampstead and the Spanish Civil War
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This 90-minute guided walk is led by Can Yildiz, oral historian and accredited Camden guide.Meet outside Hampstead Heath Overground Station and uncover the hidden radical history of Hampstead on a walking tour tracing the lives of artists, writers, and exiles who fought for social change.
Explore how creativity and activism intertwined, as Hampstead became a hub for voices challenging injustice and supporting international struggles, including the Spanish Civil War. Along the way, hear stories of courage, collaboration, and intellectual ferment, discovering how exile and radicalism shaped the area’s distinctive character.
By the end of the tour, near Chalk Farm Underground Station, you’ll see Hampstead not just as a picturesque village, but as a living archive of ideas, activism, and international solidarity, quietly woven into its streets.
A fundraiser for Torriano Meeting House
Date
Sunday 26 October 2025 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (UTC+01)Location
Hampstead Heath Overground station
South End Road, Hampstead, LONDON, London NW3 2QD
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