Public Square.
I chose a square in the London A-Z to explore. My square in Bethnal Green featured the Museum of Childhood. This Museum attracts families and school parties from all over London. I noticed that the Museum is quite out of place within its location. I had the opportunity to change this by integrating the Museum with its surroundings. These toy sculptures would be placed around the local area in a trail towards the Museum, promoting their playful approach to childhood.
Moonwalk 09.
Me, my two sisters and mum completed a 13.1 mile walk on Saturday night, kitted out in decorated bras! It's all in aid of the 'Walk the Walk' charity, who raise money for Breast Cancer research projects, help for cancer sufferers and alot more. This is a charity very close to my families hearts and we hope to attend annually. This walk starts in Hyde Park and takes a route around the hotspots in London, but all at night! (Hence the MOONwalk) we started at 11:30pm and finished at 4:00 am. Earning us a well deserved medal at the end! 15,000 men and women took part this year, an amazing opportunity for a great cause. We have managed to raise £500 collectively. You can still donate at:
http://www.justgiving.com/lucysimmons3
There were alot of confused looking drunk people along the course, all not entirely sure if all the half dressed women were real or not!
The Seaside.
Easter time: Visiting my childhood heaven- Herne Bay. Coming back to it, older and wiser, I was able to see how much this seaside town has been rundown. It was filled with stereotypical English people, getting drunk in the middle of the day shouting and swearing at everyone. Within this change in social behaviour, I noticed how much the seaside furniture had also changed. There is no sign of the deckchair anymore and Punch and Judy seems a thing of the past. Instead there are many of these colourful bins around, a pityful attempt at making waste disposal appealing to children.
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