London

Yet again, London was the centre of global attention as the leaders of the world’s twenty most prosperous nations convened today to discuss the global credit crunch. Along with the world leaders and their entourages, thousands of protesters decided to join in on the fun, occupying a small area in the City of London round Threadneedle Street and the Bank of England. Riot police, mounted police, balaclava-ed anarchists, erstwhile students, crusty punks, old hippies, and lots and lots of photojournalists took to the streets as the lawyers, bankers and other City workers mostly stayed home. Not without some serious altercations, vandalism and aggressive provocation, the protests were pretty safe and actually quite festive.

Never a dull moment in London, I suppose. Still, if you were here today visiting for non-G20 related reasons, all the commotion may have equalled one big hassle … no matter your political views. Thankfully, it was a sunny April Fool’s Day with the vast majority of the protesters and the cops making a photogenic and peaceable stance.

Photography by Chris Osburn