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	{{City		{{City
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			\|introduction='''London''' is the capital of [[England]] and the [[United Kingdom]].
			\|transport=It's worth knowing that London is HUGE (third biggest city in Europe). Traveling inside London takes much longer than reaching it from outside, especially during rush hour.

			=== Public Transport ===
			''See [[Transport for London]].''

			Distances inside London are huge, so it's quite probable you'll be using public transport inside the city (if you manage to navigate inside London by hitchhiking, please tell us about it!)
			* If you're not just going in and out, '''get an Oyster card''' - it's much cheaper and you can use it for any public transport (even river buses!). The information [http://https://tfl.gov.uk/ TFL] provides is very extensive; [http://tfl.gov.uk/fares-and-payments/fares/single-fare-finder?intcmp=1660 Here] is where you can find the fare between any two places.
			* '''Traveling cheap:''' Public transport prices can be high and depends on the zones between which you're traveling, day of the week and time in the day. You can try to get as close to your zone as possible (distance is not important - only zone numbers matter). E.g if you're going to Bethnal Green in zone 2, it would be better to reach zones 1 or 3 than 4 or 5. Use [http://content.tfl.gov.uk/london-rail-and-tube-services-map.pdf this map] or search the station to see which zone it's in.
			A bus (or tram) will always be cheaper than other transport (they have a fixed price of £1.5, and your second ride within an hour is free).
			* '''Planning journeys:''' Use the Citymapper app - it usually works better than Google Maps and also shows prices.
			* '''Negative balance''': If you don't have enough money on your Oyster for the next ride, you can still take the Tube/train - as long as you have ''some'' amount of money, you'll be able to pass, but will end up with a negative balance. If you're leaving London, this probably doesn't matter, so you don't have to bother charging for your last ride. Keep in mind that the train system is separate from the Tube/Overground/DLR, so if you're taking the Tube and then the train, you need to have a positive balance upon leaving the Tube.
			* '''Megabus''' have cheap services to several cities around the UK - in some cases it might be cheaper to use these than to get to/from the hitchhiking spot outside the city (unless you're willing to walk for several hours).
	\|accommodation=There are several options when it comes to finding a place to sleep. If the worst prevails and you're without a place, you're still not too bad off. Central London is relatively safe and you probably wont be bothered sleeping outside.		\|accommodation=There are several options when it comes to finding a place to sleep. If the worst prevails and you're without a place, you're still not too bad off. Central London is relatively safe and you probably wont be bothered sleeping outside.

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	=== Squatting ===		=== Squatting ===
	London ~~has such~~ an abundance of [[squat]]s ~~that~~ you ~~shouldn't ever have~~ to ~~pay for accommodation~~. ~~Having said that, most~~ squats are places where people live and go about their normal business, so don't expect too much from them. Perhaps it would be good to find some friendly squatters by word of mouth or on [http://www.couchsurfing.com couchsurfing] or similar. Don't worry about the negative connotations associated with squats. They generally aren't crackhouses or scabies-infested punk hangouts. People of all types squat in London and their homes are usually very nice. They are especially helpful if you're planning to stick around for a while, but can also be great if you're just passing through. ~~There~~ is a ~~strong community of~~ squatters ~~especially in the north east of London where a new group has been set~~ for ~~resistance and solidarity~~. The North East London ~~Squatters Network are having meetings every month as well as a mailing list etc~~... For more info, ~~get in touch with the '''~~[http://www.~~hackneysocialcentre~~.~~blogspot~~.~~com~~/ ~~Hackney Social Centre~~]~~'''~~ .~~. (unfortunately this~~ has ~~now been evicted)~~.		London used to have an abundance of [[squat]]s, but it has recently become more difficult. While it is still legal to squat commercial property (warehouses, offices, shops), it is illegal to squat residential buildings (if you admit you are doing this to the cops, you might be sentenced to jail time.)

			There are still a good couple of squats all around London. Most squats are places where people live and go about their normal business, so don't expect too much from them. Perhaps it would be good to find some friendly squatters by word of mouth or on [http://www.couchsurfing.com couchsurfing] or similar.

			Don't worry about the negative connotations associated with squats. They generally aren't crackhouses or scabies-infested punk hangouts. People of all types squat in London and their homes are usually very nice. They are especially helpful if you're planning to stick around for a while, but can also be great if you're just passing through.

			Resources
			* For all information on squatting in the UK: the '''[http://www.squatter.org.uk/ Advisory Service for Squatters]''' is helpful for people that are planning to find a place to live and cannot really help you find a place to crash. It's located at the Freedom Bookstore in Whitechapel and is another great place to meet squatters as well as get online for free. The address is Angel Alley, 84b Whitechapel High Street, Whitechapel, London, England, E1 7QX. (Tel. 020-32160099)
			* There are still some remnants of squatting communities in North London, North East London, and South London. If you want to meet some people, go to the [http://www.squatter.org.uk/for-new-squatters/practical-squatting-nights/ practical squatting nights] taking place every week (alternating).
			* For more info on social centers in London, check out [http://www.socialcentresnetwork.org.uk/ Autonomous London].

			Generally though, it has become harder to track squats down or just pop up, as there are fewer, and more and more evictions, which means less space. This should in no way discourage you, however!

	'''[http://www.~~rampart~~.co.nr/ ~~rampART~~]''' ~~is a squatted social center in [[Whitechapel]], east London~~. This place isn't a residential squat, but they do have a "crash room" for visitors. They make it clear that it is not a tourist hostel so you needn't bother them unless you are interested in getting involved with their project for some time while you're there. To stay, you need to contact them well ahead of time. If nothing else, it's a great place to meet squatters and find a place to stay. ~~They also have free internet!~~(~~As of last month rampART was evicted by the [[police]] and is no more.) Interestingly, the new place at Bowl Court Road that was squatted a few months ago~~ has ~~already~~ been evicted ~~(August 2008~~).		There is a strong community of squatters especially in the north east of London where a new group has been set for resistance and solidarity.
			* The North East London Squatters Network are having meetings every month as well as a mailing list etc... For more info, get in touch with the '''[http://www.hackneysocialcentre.blogspot.com/ Hackney Social Centre]''' .. (unfortunately this has now been evicted).

	The '''[http://www.squatter.org.uk/ Advisory Service for Squatters]''' is helpful for people that are planning to find a place to live and cannot really help you find a place to crash. It's located at the Freedom Bookstore in Whitechapel and is another great place to meet squatters as well as get online for free. The address is Angel Alley, 84b Whitechapel High Street, Whitechapel, London, England, E1 7QX. (Tel. 020-32160099)		* '''[http://www.rampart.co.nr/ rampART]''' is a squatted social center in [[Whitechapel]], east London. This place isn't a residential squat, but they do have a "crash room" for visitors. They make it clear that it is not a tourist hostel so you needn't bother them unless you are interested in getting involved with their project for some time while you're there. To stay, you need to contact them well ahead of time. If nothing else, it's a great place to meet squatters and find a place to stay. They also have free internet! (As of last month rampART was evicted by the [[police]] and is no more.) Interestingly, the new place at Bowl Court Road that was squatted a few months ago has already been evicted (August 2008).
			* The '''[http://www.squatter.org.uk/ Advisory Service for Squatters]''' is helpful for people that are planning to find a place to live and cannot really help you find a place to crash. It's located at the Freedom Bookstore in Whitechapel and is another great place to meet squatters as well as get online for free. The address is Angel Alley, 84b Whitechapel High Street, Whitechapel, London, England, E1 7QX. (Tel. 020-32160099)
			* There is another squat social centre on [http://socialcentre.org.uk 195 Mare Street]
			* There is something called London Nomad Community Space on 1 Rochester Square, Camden.

	~~There is another squat social centre on 195 Mare Street :~~ [~~http://socialcentre~~.~~org.uk/]~~		For more current information check the websites links in [[squatting]].

	~~There is something called~~ London ~~Nomad Community Space on 1 Rochester Square, Camden~~.		The twitter account for [https://twitter.com/AntiRaids the Anti Raids Network] will tell you when are police are waiting for black riders outside stations, or are about to raid a squat. They also have a [http://antiraids.net/about/ website]. They may also give you information about immigration checks & raids in London.
			\|bewelcome-link=http://www.bewelcome.org/places/United%20Kingdom/GB/England/ENG/London/2643743
	\|food=Cheap and free food abounds in London.		\|food=Cheap and free food abounds in London.

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	Go to the Apple store (on Regent St. near Oxford Circus), ask any '''local''' around Piccadilly or Regent or Oxford street and they should be able to tell you the exact location.		Go to the Apple store (on Regent St. near Oxford Circus), ask any '''local''' around Piccadilly or Regent or Oxford street and they should be able to tell you the exact location.
	\|busking=[http://www.thebuskingproject.com/location/United-Kingdom/London thebuskingproject.com London page]		\|busking=* [http://www.thebuskingproject.com/location/United-Kingdom/London thebuskingproject.com London page]
			* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/10038446819/permalink/10152717083356820/ Discussion about busking in London] on FB
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	~~[[visa:London]]~~

Guaka: [http://www.thebuskingproject.com/location/United-Kingdom/London thebuskingproject.com London page]

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	Go to the Apple store (on Regent St. near Oxford Circus), ask any '''local''' around Piccadilly or Regent or Oxford street and they should be able to tell you the exact location.		Go to the Apple store (on Regent St. near Oxford Circus), ask any '''local''' around Piccadilly or Regent or Oxford street and they should be able to tell you the exact location.
			\|busking=[http://www.thebuskingproject.com/location/United-Kingdom/London thebuskingproject.com London page]
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Guaka at 22:25, 6 December 2013

2013-12-06T22:25:29Z

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{{City
|country=United Kingdom
|accommodation=There are several options when it comes to finding a place to sleep. If the worst prevails and you're without a place, you're still not too bad off. Central London is relatively safe and you probably wont be bothered sleeping outside.

=== Wild [[Camping]] ===
Its quite possible to sleep out in London in considerable privacy despite its gigantic population of 10 million. Go North East to Trent Park (Picadilly Line North, second to last stop before Cockfosters - i.e. Oakwood Station). Find the directions for the university (Middlesex) campus and walk (or take the free bus) up the hill. Beside it and beyond the lake are quite a few miles of woodland and and it is incredibly beautiful. Someone lived here for 7 months during his final year of university. Be careful with park wardens, they eventually discovered him during the last few weeks of his studies. Build camouflage from ferns if staying for long. People are unlikely to be your greatest threat...dogs are. Dogs! A lot of people walk them here but you can find amazing places if you search hard enough. And if you search really really hard, you'll find a tree with the dates of the past dweller's residence...;)

Also, outside this station (Trent Park), there is a Greek Bakery. Behind it lie huge sacks of bread every night. Please go. Its crazy that this could possibly be wasted every night.

=== Squatting ===
London has such an abundance of [[squat]]s that you shouldn't ever have to pay for accommodation. Having said that, most squats are places where people live and go about their normal business, so don't expect too much from them. Perhaps it would be good to find some friendly squatters by word of mouth or on [http://www.couchsurfing.com couchsurfing] or similar. Don't worry about the negative connotations associated with squats. They generally aren't crackhouses or scabies-infested punk hangouts. People of all types squat in London and their homes are usually very nice. They are especially helpful if you're planning to stick around for a while, but can also be great if you're just passing through. There is a strong community of squatters especially in the north east of London where a new group has been set for resistance and solidarity. The North East London Squatters Network are having meetings every month as well as a mailing list etc... For more info, get in touch with the '''[http://www.hackneysocialcentre.blogspot.com/ Hackney Social Centre]''' .. (unfortunately this has now been evicted).

'''[http://www.rampart.co.nr/ rampART]''' is a squatted social center in [[Whitechapel]], east London. This place isn't a residential squat, but they do have a "crash room" for visitors. They make it clear that it is not a tourist hostel so you needn't bother them unless you are interested in getting involved with their project for some time while you're there. To stay, you need to contact them well ahead of time. If nothing else, it's a great place to meet squatters and find a place to stay. They also have free internet!(As of last month rampART was evicted by the [[police]] and is no more.) Interestingly, the new place at Bowl Court Road that was squatted a few months ago has already been evicted (August 2008).

The '''[http://www.squatter.org.uk/ Advisory Service for Squatters]''' is helpful for people that are planning to find a place to live and cannot really help you find a place to crash. It's located at the Freedom Bookstore in Whitechapel and is another great place to meet squatters as well as get online for free. The address is Angel Alley, 84b Whitechapel High Street, Whitechapel, London, England, E1 7QX. (Tel. 020-32160099)

There is another squat social centre on 195 Mare Street : [http://socialcentre.org.uk/]

There is something called London Nomad Community Space on 1 Rochester Square, Camden.
|food=Cheap and free food abounds in London.

=== Free ===
Hari Krishna offer free food from several locations in London at lunchtime: outside SOAS by Russel Square at 1pm, for example. Expect to queue for 30 minutes, arrive early to guarantee a fill - the food does run out. Otherwise...

In the UK, the term for eating food that would otherwise be thrown away, is called skipping. Lots of people do it, all from people that come from poor countries and see all the food that goes to waist, to people that are political in there way of living. Many people, especially in the squat scene live totally out of food from the bins...

See Trashwiki for good place to skip.

=== Cheap ===
If you're going to self cater, stick to '''Sainsbury's''' and '''Tesco''' rather than the convenient Off-Licenses for better prices. If you are a bit out of Central London, you might as well look for '''Lidl''', '''Morrisons''', '''Netto''' or '''Asda'''. Anyhow with a decent and wise grocery, you can get your grocery for nearly a week for about 10-15 pounds at any of the mentioned supermarket with decent, fresh and healthy food ''(to cook)''. Be aware though that these supermarkets are not in any sense "ethical". They are wiping out local shops, taking monopoly on feeding us, destroying the environment and throwing away food every day that could feed hundreds of people. It's better to eat out of their bins. 

If you get tired of peanut butter sandwiches or want to fill up for the weekend, try one of the many £5 all-you-can-eat '''Thai Buffets''' which are always always totally vegan! (some good all-you-can-eat start at £3,50). Go early, they get more expensive in the evening. While downtown, you can also get a ''<nowiki>'</nowiki>6-inch sandwich of the day<nowiki>'</nowiki>'' at '''Subway''' for 2 pounds.

The markets in Camden Town have cheap food around 5pm, especially in the Lock Market where, if you walk for a few minutes past all the initial food courts, you can easily find dishes of noodles for £2.
|connectivity=In Westminster, there's a public library which you can use for free Internet access. You might need to register yourself, though, and that process (and waiting for the next available computer) can take quite some time.

Go to the Apple store (on Regent St. near Oxford Circus), ask any '''local''' around Piccadilly or Regent or Oxford street and they should be able to tell you the exact location.
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