We wanted to bring you a proper look at Secret London's piece on the city's 'Shoulder to Shoulder' community — a grassroots group described in the article's title as a London counterweight to so-called manosphere culture. Unfortunately, the source page would not load for us: it returned only a JavaScript-disabled robot-verification screen, so none of the article's actual reporting, quotes, dates or details were accessible.
Rather than invent specifics, here's an honest summary of what we can and can't tell you. From the headline alone, the story concerns a community initiative in London built around offering men connection, conversation and support in person — positioning itself against the online 'manosphere', the loose network of forums and influencers often criticised for promoting resentment and isolation. Groups like this typically meet in pubs, community halls or parks, and London has a growing number of them: running clubs with a wellbeing angle, men's-shed-style workshops, walk-and-talk meetups and informal peer-support circles.
What we can't confirm is where Shoulder to Shoulder meets, how often, who founded it, or how to get involved — and we won't guess. If the topic interests you, the original article by name below is the place to start.
Why does this matter to travellers? Because more visitors are choosing trips built around community and connection rather than just sights. If you're spending time in London and want to meet locals beyond the usual pub conversation, the city's meetup and community scene — from runs on Hampstead Heath to board-game nights in Hackney — is one of the most accessible ways to do it. Check community noticeboards in neighbourhood libraries, or platforms like Meetup and Eventbrite, for something happening during your stay.
We'll update this brief if the source becomes readable and we can verify the group's details properly.