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Documentary photo gallery - Anti Donald Trump Protest in London

Protesters in London hold signs reading "NO TO RACISM" and "NO TO TRUMP". A person shouts passionately. Text: "PHOTO GALLERY". Moody scene.

Fisheye lens photography of the UK capitals backlash against the US President


Back in September 2025, you may recall the US President making a state visit to the UK? King Charles III welcomed him at Windsor Castle with all the pomp and pageantry.


Even though he received a warm welcome in the castle, Londoners weren't as thrilled. Thousands of people gathered around the city to protest against the controversial US leader. Organised by the Stop Trump Coalition, the event had a festival like atmosphere with a sprinkle of British humour the capital is known for. Here is a documentary photo collection I made that day.


Scroll down to view documentary photos of London's protest against Donald Trump in the autumn of 2025


Note that some of these images are not safe for work (NSFW) due to the language used on the banners.


Crowd in a London city street protest, person in foreground shouts into a megaphone. Buildings in background. Emotive and dynamic black-and-white scene. Anti Donald Trump protest
People march down a city street, led by a drummer carrying a snare drum. They wear vests and hold flags. Signs in background read "Stand Up to Racism". Anti Donald Trump protest. London, UK
Protesters march in a city holding signs reading "Refugees Welcome" and "No to Trump." The mood is energetic and determined. Anti Donald Trump protest. London, UK
Protesters holding signs in city; one reads "DO ONE! YOU STAR-SPANGLED TOSS ROCKET." Energetic crowd and historic buildings in background. Anti Donald Trump protest. London, UK
Protest with people in masks holding signs like "MAKE AMERICA HATE AGAIN" in city setting. Mood is critical and satirical. Anti Donald Trump protest. London, UK
Protesters march on a city street with signs reading "Stop Trump" and "Free Palestine." A large building and a sculpture / memorial to the women of world war two are visible in the background. Anti Donald Trump protest. London, UK
Protesters on a city street holding a large mask with a pacifier and anti-Trump sign. The mood is defiant, with surrounding buildings.
Man holds protest sign reading "DEGENERATE, FASCIST, RAPIST, RADICALISED ME" outside building. Black and white urban setting. Anti Donald Trump protest. London, UK
Protesters wearing masks hold signs and raise fists on a city street, including a large balloon. A banner reads "No to war, racism, capitalism." Anti Donald Trump protest. London, UK
Protest scene with people holding signs. Main sign reads "F*** OFF U FELONIOUS FASCIST C***." Urban background, overcast sky. Anti Donald Trump protest. London, UK
Protesters march on a city street with signs reading "Refugees Welcome" and "Freedom for Palestine," holding megaphones. Black and white.
Protesters holding signs against Trump on a busy city street. Black and white photo, large text "TRUMP IS A CUNT" visible. Mood is tense. Anti Donald Trump protest. London, UK
Person in a Statue of Liberty costume holds a torch and sign reading "The Statue of Taking Liberties" amidst a city protest. Black and white. Anti Donald Trump protest. London, UK
Person with a megaphone leads a protest in a city street. People hold signs, with a sign reading "Gaza" visible. Urban setting, black and white. Anti Donald Trump protest. London, UK
Protesters with signs like "Tear Down the Sexist System" march in a city. A person holds a megaphone. Surroundings include large ads in Piccadilly Circus. Black and white. Anti Donald Trump protest. London, UK
Protesters march on a city street, one holding a pot and wearing a keffiyeh. Signs read "Stop Arming Israel" in the background. Black and white photo. Anti Donald Trump protest. London, UK
Man holds "Trump = Chamberlain" sign at a protest. Background shows a crowd on a tree-lined street near a historic building. Black and white. Anti Donald Trump protest. London, UK
A black-and-white image of a protest. A person holds a "712 Days of Genocide" sign by a statue. Crowd with banners, trees in background. Anti Donald Trump protest. London, UK

How these images were created


You've probably noticed that all the photos were taken with a fisheye lens. I went with this choice because it helped accommodate the tight spaces between people in the crowds. The wide angle forced me get up close to my subjects and include the surrounding scenery. This way, London's streets and buildings add context to the shots.


I also chose to shoot from a low angle to make sure the observer has no choice but to respect the people depicted.


Finally, I edited the images in black and white to remove any distracting colours.


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