Public art & sculpture · London
Rock Against Racism
In or near City of London.
Rock Against Racism — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Richard Dunn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wood Street · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rock Against Racism, head to the postcode E17 3JZ, which is accessible via the nearest railway station, Wood Street, located 0.4 km away. Entry is free.
About
Rock Against Racism is a public art located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Rock Against Racism (RAR) was a political and cultural movement which emerged in 1976 in reaction to a rise in racist attacks on the streets of the United Kingdom and increasing support for the far-right National Front at the ballot box. Between 1976 and 1982, RAR activists organised national carnivals and tours, as well as local gigs and clubs throughout the country. RAR brought together black and white fans in their common love of music, to discourage young people from embracing racism. The musicians came from all pop music genres, something reflected in one of RAR's slogans: "Reggae, soul, rock'n'roll, jazz, funk and punk". The movement was in part founded as a response to statements by rock musicians such as Eric Clapton and David Bowie.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Originally conceived as a one-off concert with a message against racism, Rock Against Racism was founded in 1976 by Red Saunders, Roger Huddle, Jo Wreford, Pete Bruno and others. According to Huddle, "it remained just an idea until August 1976"; this was when Eric Clapton made a declaration of support for former Conservative minister Enoch Powell (known for his anti-immigration Rivers of Blood speech) at a concert in Birmingham. Clapton told the crowd that England had "become overcrowded" and that they should vote for Powell to stop Britain from becoming "a black colony". He also told the audience that Britain should "get the foreigners out, get the wogs out, get the coons out", and then he…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5902, -0.0046
- District
- Waltham Forest
- Parish
- Waltham Forest, unparished area
- Postcode
- E17 3JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Walthamstow
- Nearest railway station
- Wood Street — 0.4 km
- Official site
- woodstreetmarket.com
Sources
- osm: node/8741621761 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Rock Against Racism (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rock Against Racism?
- Rock Against Racism is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E17 3JZ), in the parish of Waltham Forest, unparished area.
- What is Rock Against Racism?
- Rock Against Racism — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rock Against Racism?
- The nearest railway station is Wood Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode E17 3JZ.
- Is Rock Against Racism a protected site?
- Yes — Rock Against Racism is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Rock Against Racism free to visit?
- Yes, Rock Against Racism is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rock Against Racism?
- The nearest railway station is Wood Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E17 3JZ.