The word ‘anarchy’ seems to inspire fear in a lot of people, but in fact the main principle behind anarchism is that societies should not be ruled by governments.
Whitechapel’s Freedom Bookshop explores the many theories spawned by this fascinating philosophy and related themes like anti-war movements, social justice and the works of William Blake. The bookshop opened in 1886, and became a meeting place for writers and activists, spurred on by the atrocious working and living conditions of the poor at the time of the Industrial Revolution. The building continues to headquarter groups like the London Coalition Against Poverty, who have their office above the bookshop.
