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@feministlibrary Great turnout of support for the Feminist Library outside Southwark Council offices tonight pic.twitter.com/vsCvah0R1K
— David Noakes (@cathedralsdavid) February 24, 2016
We recently shared the sad news that the Feminist Library on Westminster Bridge Road could be forced to close its doors after 30 years. According to the library's Facebook page, 'Southwark Council is threatening to close down the Feminist Library on 1st March unless the Library agrees to an immediate increase in our rent from £12,000 to £30,000 a year' - ironically, the same date as Women's History Month kicks off.
But they aren't going down without a fight. Last night, supporters of the library staged a protest outside Southwark Council, where the council was holding its budget setting meeting. They also handed in a petition calling on the council to withdraw the eviction notice and work with the library to gradually increase the rent.
Take a look at some pictures from the protest:
. Proud to be part of @feministlibrary demo and group reading. @DebDaveMason rocking the @WEP_UK T in solidarity. pic.twitter.com/8Xl4qTFd4M
— Rebecca Manson Jones (@JustRMJ) February 25, 2016
Activist from @speakofIMELDA at last night's protest against eviction of @feministlibrary #savethefeministlibrary pic.twitter.com/o86ANXzt9I
— Sū fēi Lu (@sufeilu) February 25, 2016
Joining fellow feminists to resist eviction of @feministlibrary. Mass feminist reading happening! @EResistance pic.twitter.com/22QOjoNQmx
— Fourth Wave (@FourthWaveLFA) February 24, 2016
Read in on Tooley Street in aid of @feministlibrary #savethefeministlibrary pic.twitter.com/lDhMyHydlQ
— Sheila Hanlon (@DrSheilaHanlon) February 24, 2016