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===Squatting===London has such an abundance of [[squat]]s that you shouldn't ever have to pay for accomodation. 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 connotation negative connotations associated with squats. They generally aren't crackhouses or scabie 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. [[User:Zac Stewart|Zac]]<small>^{[[User talk:Zac Stewart|talk]]}</small> ended up with a squat to sleep in on his first night, and in [[Mayfair]] of all places! There is a strong community of squatters especially in the north east parts of London where a new group have has been set for recistens resistance and solidarity. The North East London Squatters Network are having meetings every month as well as a mailinglist etc... For more info, get in tuch touch with the '''[http://www.hackneysocialcentre.blogspot.com/ Hackney social centre that are listed belowSocial 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! The address is 15-17 Rampart Street, London, E1 2LA. BE AVERE THAT rampART AT THE MOMENT HEVE MOVED BECOUSE OF EVICTIONThe space is under threat of eviction but is still hanging on (August 2008). THE NEW PLACE IS ON THE SAME ROAD BUT SOME HOUSES AWAYInterestingly, GET IN CONTACT WITH THEM TO GET TO KNOW THE NEW DIRECTION..the new place at Bowl Court Road that was squatted a few months ago has already been evicted (August 2008).

The yet unnamed '''[http://www.hackneysocialcentresquatter.blogspotorg.comuk/ Hackney Socail CentreAdvisory Service for Squatters]''' is helpful for people that are planning to find a place to live and cannot really help you find a newly squatted social centre with plans of opening place to the public by the 14 of feb 2008crash... The top floor is residantial while It's located at the bottom floor Freedom Bookstore in Whitechapel and is going another great place to be used meet squatters as well as get online for all different things that might comefree. Showing up with ideasThe address is Angel Alley, 84b Whitechapel High Street, helpWhitechapel, London, England, skills and a smile will probebly get you a place to crach for some nights!E1 7QX. (Tel. 020-32160099)

The '''For more info on social centres in London, check out [http://www.squattersocialcentresnetwork.org.uk/ Advisory Service for SquattersAutonomous London]''' is more helpful for people that are planning to find a place to live, but may be able to 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)