The youth generations following the second World War found refuge and established themselves through varying sects of counterculture movements. 1960's London was an exciting time, and this became reflected in youth culture and clothing: the skirts were shorter, and clothes seemed brighter. The youth had more wealth to spend and more free time to follow their own desires. Through these youth movements, such as London's hippies, they fought mainstream culture and politics in the public sphere, taking advantage of their numbers in a symbolic place like Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park to spread their message. They fight back from an atmosphere of tension, scared of the past horrors following the second world war and the atrocities of the Vietnam war, they recognize the growing danger nuclear armament has on the world. In response, hippies and anti-war protesters established their own areas of refuge, publications and anti-war and nuclear disarmament protests throughout the urban city of London. This tour will take its guests on a bus and walking tour around London, visiting the landscapes that shaped London's peace movements of the 1960's. Starting at the Roundhouse, sightseers will revisit the venue that launched both the underground publication, the International Times, and the psychedelic Pink Floyd. Psychedelic and hippie clubs, such as UFO club provided areas for like-minded individuals to interact. The tour then follows areas of anti-war, pro-peace destinations such as Trafalgar Park and Grosvenor Square which demonstrated youthful uneasiness towards movements of war and violence. This tour aims to bring its sightseers into the urban spaces utilized by London's growing counterculture movements. A genre of politics emerged during the 1960's as a result of counterculture activity, one that sociologist, Alex Mold explained was "concerned with quality of life, equality, individual self-realization, participation and human rights." Despite attacks by mainstream media, culture and authorities, hippies and anti-war activists created a lasting impact on 1960's London and have prevailed in the modern age. Utilizing urban spaces, youth organizations fought against government ideals of war and criminalization by staging protests and establishing their own culture.

1. The London Roundhouse - http://www.guidetags.com/mindmaps/explore/hist-3p55/3611-the-london-roundhouse

2. UFO Club - http://www.guidetags.com/mindmaps/explore/hist-3p55/3730-ufo-club-poi-2

3. Trafalgar Square - http://www.guidetags.com/mindmaps/explore/hist-3p55/3729-trafalgar-square-poi-3

4. Grosvenor Square - http://www.guidetags.com/mindmaps/explore/hist-3p55/3727-grosvenor-square

5. Hyde Park - http://www.guidetags.com/mindmaps/explore/hist-3p55/3731-hyde-park-poi

6. Princedale Road - http://www.guidetags.com/mindmaps/explore/hist-3p55/3728-princedale-road-release-agency-1967