Non Commercial House is Back!
The Non Commercial House was a squatted autonomous space on 165 Commercial Street, London, E1. The project consisted of a giant Free Shop for people to share, recycle what they dont need and take what they need. After several attempts that were resisted, the space was finally evicted on 30th November 2009 by high court bailiffs, on behalf of the owner The City of London.
But the place has been taken back!! and on Saturday 16th of January there was the Grand Re-Opening. Apart from the FreeShop itself and some free food and loads of cuppas, there was also skillsharing sessions and some music in the evening to enjoy the space at its best. [Event]
“We live in a society of over consumption and waste. Non Commercial House aims to offer an alternative based upon cooperation, mutual respect and sustainable living. It is not only about objects but about sharing!”
Address: 165 Commercial Street E1 (next to Bishopsgate, Liverpool st tube station)
Email: noncommercialhouse..at..riseup.net
Website: http://london.indymedia.org.uk/groups/non-commercial-house
Children are very welcome within the space. We are hoping to have a kids section of the free shop with free toys / clothes and hold family friendly events. The ground floor is wheelchair accessible. However, the only toilet in the building is on the top floor and not.
This is a non-profit, non-hierarchical space open to all and your input is valued so drop by some time to get involved and let us know what your ideas / thoughts are.
The Non Commercial House collective
Email Contact: noncommercialhouse@riseup.net
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100 flowers [Belgrade Road] evicted
19 January 2010
The 100 flowers squat on Belgrade Road [Hackney] has been evicted this morning
There were about 30 people outside, and a number of people inside the place which had been barricated.
Several vans of riot cops came [in full gear] and eventually managed to remove the people outside, before breaking in and evicting the place.
No arrests that Im aware of.