1974 Hope is remembered

1974 Hope is remembered

On September 3, 1975, Hope died in my grandmother's kitchen. I met Philip Russell, known as Wally Hope, when I was seven. He showed me pictures of Stonehenge and spoke about peace and freedom. He lived in my grandmother's attic, he sent wild postcards. Years later, I Googled him and discovered his legacy Stonehenge free festival, which grew to over 50,000 people before the establishment crushed it. His spirit resonates online, inspiring everything from conspiracy theories to punk tributes. But questions linger: Was he murdered in my grandmother's kitchen? Were my grandparents involved in something deeper? This is my quest for Hope across the internet and my journey to experience the solstice at Stonehenge, fifty years later, to celebrate his life and ensure that Hope is never forgotten.

More about this event
Buy Tickets
Visual Arts & Film | Spoken Word
Belgian Beer Cafe
3:30pm
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Leave a review
Greatest of all timeGreatest of all time
1Recycle that, would see againRecycle that, would see again
No idea what I just sawNo idea what I just saw
Not my cup of teaNot my cup of tea
Sexy fringe showSexy fringe show
Emotional roller-coasterEmotional roller-coaster
Laughed so hard I criedLaughed so hard I cried
Recycle that, would see again
“Recycle that, would see again”
Fascinating insight into historical events.
Reviewed by Kate F.
16 February 2025