When a group of squatters decided to form a republic in west London, few took them seriously. Facebook Twitter Pinterest A group of Frestonians put the finishing touches on a banner ahead of an anti-nuclear weapons march. By this time, the squatters’ community included Nicholas Albery, an energetic product of 1960s hippiedom. He was an extraordinary guy.”In tribute to Freston Road, the new republic was to be called the Free and Independent Republic of Frestonia. “And I said to him: ‘Frestonia is always in danger’.”Welcome to Frestonia is at the Frestonian Gallery, London, until 11 November.

Source: The Guardian October 30, 2017 06:02 UTC