Hope is

An adult in a record shop smiling at the camera. They have a beard, are wearing a woollen hat, a face mask, a printed scarf and suit jacket.

2021

A newspaper made during the third UK lockdown in early 2021, because we all need some hope in our lives right now.

 
 

We wanted to make a newspaper filled with hope, with and for people in our local area, Tower Hamlets in East London.

We spent a few days out on the streets with photographer Shingi Rice, talking to local people about how they’ve been during lockdown, and what’s giving them hope. The newspaper features pictures and words from 30 of the people we spoke to.

The newspaper’s free and will be distributed to thousands of homes, cafes, laundrettes and other places across Tower Hamlets. We’re also running a poster campaign, with messages of hope appearing on walls, buildings and hoardings across the borough.

 
 
 
 
A newspaper called “Hope is” on a pale green surface next to a cup of coffee

Hope is by Fevered Sleep, 2021.

 
Two hands holding open a newspaper which says “there will be joy again” inside the centrefold

Hope is by Fevered Sleep, 2021.

 

Where can we find hope?

 
An older adult looking at the camera. They’re wearing a woollen hat, black puffer coat, glasses and a face mask and standing outside of a shop.

Hope is by Fevered Sleep, 2021. Photo by Shingi Rice.

 
 

It’s a weird year to start making your dream come true, but at the same time it makes it kind of special.

Carmen

 
 

Meet the team

 

Editors: Sam Butler and David Harradine
Producer: Amy Davies Dolamore 
Photographer: Shingi Rice
Design: Valle Walkley

 

Supported By

Paul Hamlyn Foundation

 
 
 
 
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