Angela Christofilou

After going to protests for many years, I began bringing my camera in 2015 to document these moments of collective action and grassroots organising. For the past ten years I have photographed protests—mainly in London— standing alongside the groups and movements I document. It has been powerful to participate in and document protests that have achieved both small and significant political change. Yet many of the same issues persist, year after year. This ongoing resistance highlights the strength and perseverance of communities standing up for their rights. This is my first attempt at a small publication of these images, in the hope that they can continue to serve as a form of protest and support individuals and groups in educational contexts, libraries, archives, community spaces, and campaigns—or simply be shared as a reminder that we were there: holding a banner, taking action, demanding change. A historical record of powerful moments of protest—a physical copy to keep, share, and reflect upon. The zine was developed with Tamara Rabea through her Road Less Travelled Press, building on years of friendship, collaboration, and a shared commitment to protest photography. Rooted in solidarity, the proceeds from the 150 copies, once production costs are covered, will be donated to Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), a UK-registered charity providing essential healthcare and emergency relief in Gaza and the West Bank. (£7.50 per copy)

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In November 2019, while visiting my Nan, I joined one of her regular bingo games at St James Church Hall in Heywood, Lancashire. For years, this hall was more than just a place to play bingo; it was a space for locals to gather, share stories, and enjoy each other’s company. I wanted to capture that special atmosphere and energy. Sadly, bingo at the hall came to an end due to lockdown and Covid-19 restrictions, cutting off a vital social connection for many and the hall has also now permanently closed down.

This collection of images is a celebration of Heywood's elderly community spirit and a reflection on the fading cultural traditions in post-pandemic Britain. One of these images, showing my Nan and two friends making tea and biscuits, won the Portrait of Britain award by the British Journal of Photography and was displayed in the BJP annual exhibition in partnership with JCDecaux, on billboards across the UK. Pendle Press later published the project as a book, a publisher that focuses on northern culture and history.

While Church Bingo may seem different from the protests I usually photograph, both are about resistance, this one is a quieter kind of resistance. No matter their age or the weather, they showed up, embraced joy, and created a space to belong. To me, that quiet defiance is just as powerful. This project is more than just a collection of photographs—it’s a celebration of community, resilience, and finding joy in the simple things: friends, a cuppa tea, and bingo.

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