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Tapping into the City: Group Walk – Elephant & Castle

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A 60-90 minute group walk exploring the changing face of Elephant & Castle.

Meet Sunday 17th September, 2pm at Castle Square, SE17 1EU (Directly opposite Elephant & Castle train station, 5 mins walk from Elephant & Castle tube).

Exploring Elephant & Castle – an area undergoing intense regeneration + one of London’s most contested spaces.

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We’ll walk together for an hour or so, moving as one through the city space, listening to its sound and the sound of our feet. Pennies to attach to your shoe soles will be provided for those who would like to amplify the sound of money moving through the city. Afterwards we can gather at a nearby pub.

Open to all. Free, donations welcome. please book via Eventbrite to secure your space. 

Tapping Into The City looks at our movements through private-public space in the city, the impact of urban surroundings on us and our relations with each other. More info at www.facebook.com/tappedcity

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Castle Square, Elephant Road, London SE17 1EU, UK
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