Chris Bethell
Why the Fuck Do the British Love Boat Racing?
I thought I'd just see posh boys making fun of poor people while two teams raced, but walked away bizarrely humbled.
This Woman Is Visiting Every Location of the UK’s Biggest Pub Chain to Honor Her Late Husband
Mags Thomson's hobby is more than just an eccentric pastime—it also helps her cope with grief and celebrate life.
Smoke Flares and Scuffles: When a Pro-Refugee March Meets Its Far-Right Counter-Protest
A counter-protest by far-right group Britain First was penned in by police when confronted by the pro-refugee march.
Photos of Yesterday's Protest Outside the UK’s Most Notorious Immigrant Detention Center
We watched thousands of chanting protesters call for the closing of Yarl's Wood detention center in Bedfordshire—the most notorious of its kind in the UK.
Photos of What's Inside British Students' Fridges
Do students still eat shit pasta sauces and beans? Or have the bright young things of 2016 switched to soya milk, chia seeds and kale?
Why Marching in an Anti-Nuclear Rally Is Both Logical and Completely Futile
It feels stupid to have to set out the case against Trident, Britain's massive "nuclear deterrent"—mostly, let's not kill ourselves and everyone we love.
How a Dog Named Tuna Became Beloved, Rich, and Famous on Instagram
Tuna has over a million followers, a book deal, and a line of merchandise. Grumpy Cat has made her owner nearly $100 million. What makes these monetizable pets so special?
The Battle Between Manchester's Homeless People and Its Cash-Strapped Council
While Manchester's rough sleepers try to self-organise and find shelter, the council – already unable to pay for help, thanks to government cuts – seems intent on banning any of their efforts.
We Saw Fascists and Anti-Fascists Make Each Other Bleed in Dover
Dodging rock missiles on a Saturday afternoon, as neo-Nazis demonstrated against immigration and anti-fascists protested in response.
America Through the Eyes of a British Photographer
UK native Chris Bethell grew up telling people he was American, which wasn't exactly the truth. To explore his identity and family history, he traveled through the States, retracing his grandfather's footsteps.
Britain's First Notorious Dope Smuggler Was a Wealthy Art-School Kid
Francis Morland was a prominent figure in the "new generation" sculpture movement, before trading it in to move large quantities of weed around the world in the 70s.
Britain's First Notorious Dope Smuggler Was a Wealthy Art-School Kid
Francis Morland was a prominent figure in the "new generation" sculpture movement, before trading it in to move large quantities of weed around the world in the 70s.