Walking piece details
An exploration in Virtual Reality of the industrial history of the Lower Lea Valley and Olympic Park, and the impact this had on the environment and the conditions for those living and working in the area. Four walks in the company of Dr Jim Clifford, Ralph Ward, and producer Atif Ghani of Hyperactive Developments, based in Here East
Walk 2 – The Lea Navigation – Lee Navigation. From Old Ford up to Hackney Wick, discussing the origins and importance of the Lee Navigation the past, present and future of the industries which settled alongside, and the notorious problems which flooding, poor drainage and polluted water quality created for the health of local people.
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Hosted by: Newham Heritage Month
