EDL march to Walthamstow Town Hall. Counter protest and police block their path. Matthew Chattle Photography

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A very tense day in Walthamstow as the march neared the Town Hall, but was diverted away to avoid clashing with the counter demo. Tempers flared [as you'd expect], shirts had mysteriously disappeared and language deteriorated, shocking it was. Couldn't everyone have gone out for a stroll in the park and had an ice cream? 

Slutwalk London 2012. Matthew Chattle Photography. Walking the Dog.

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Two police officers take a keen interest in this lady walking her dog whilst dressed in a typical dog walking outfit, typical if that is you are also marching for Slutwalk London 2012.

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Slutwalk London 2012. Matthew Chattle Photography.

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Slutwalk hit the streets of London yesterday,  a lively and also serious march from Piccadilly to Trafalgar Square to highlight the issues of rape and crimes against women. Women [and some men] and children of all ages attended.

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Merchant Navy Day London 2012. Matthew Chattle Photography

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I took some photographs at the Merchant Navy Day Parade in Trinity Square Gardens. A touching event to commemorate the loss of life on the many merchant and fishing boats lost during WW1 and WW2 and to the present day.

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London Met protest outside Home Office, Guardian newspaper 6th September. Matthew Chattle photography, Alamy news

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The Guardian ran one of my pictures today of the protest by staff and students from London Met University [and how long will it still be called that?] that was held outside the Home Office yesterday 5th September 2012. Picture sale by Alamy Live News



Piccadilly Circus Circus. Hula Hoop. Matthew Chattle Photography

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The Piccadilly Circus Circus event closed the roads as the area around Piccadilly Circus was transformed into a wonderful circus. Trapeze artists, jugglers, high wire artists and the lovely Hula Hoop girl above entertained the packed crowds all day.