One of the delights of the City of London is that every now and then something pops up unexpectedly, and last Sunday it was this …
It was a wonderful exhibition with mudlarkers displaying their finds and all happy to chat …
It was only on for two days, so is finished now, but if you want to keep up to date with what is happeneing in the mudlarking world, I suggest you follow Jason Sandy on Instagram or Gail Howell @find_it_pick_it_up
Remember that the London Museum Docklands is still hosting its Mudlarking-themed Secrets of the Thames exhibition. Highly recommended.
A few weeks ago found me walking along the Regent’s Canal where it runs through Mile End Park. These are a few of the sights I saw along the way.
A happily decorated barge …
Three intriguing steel sculptures…
On the left is Sylvia Pankhurst (1882 – 1960), a leading member of the suffragette movement, who worked tirelessly to improve living conditions in the East End. On the right is Ledley King (born 1980). He grew up in the heart of East London and went on to play with Spurs and represent England at the World Cup …
A Towpath Horse …
Horses were essential to pull boats along the canal and bring trade and business to the area.
If the canal ever gets blocked up, a giant plunger is available for use …
I am baffled by what appears to be an anteater in the background …
The canal runs along the edge of Victoria Park or Vicky Park/the People’s Park as it is known by locals. The Chinese Pagoda is actually a replica of one that started life at the entrance to the Chinese exhibition in Hyde Park in 1842 and was then purchased for Victoria Park …
Emerging from the still water, Romanian artist Erno Bartha’s eye-catching hay sculptures have towered the West Lake in Victoria Park for almost ten years …
You can read more about them here.
Nothing like a fleet of waterfowl to cheer you up …
Back in the City, walking along London Wall, this lady doesn’t know what’s lurking in the foliage nearby …
A glimpse of a furry tail …
Here’s the culprit …
Darting back home to the garden at Salters’ Hall …
Seasonal change happening in the leaves …
City dweller surveying his domain …
Lady blackbird says hello …
Skies can be very attractive this time of year …
And finally, the Silk Street flower beds have been cleared for new planting by the wonderful City gardeners …
…and they started work on Monday …
I’ll be tracking growth throughout the next year.
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