Artwork

Allan Williams, a Newham based artist, made a unique record of the London 2012 Olympic site in photographs and paintings. Recording the site as it was and is now, before it is changed forever. Below you may select one of the artworks and listen to an interview with each of the participants.

Les & Len

Bully Point

This area once included a cycle track and a nature reserve.

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Cynthia

Cynthia

Cynthia moved from Jamaica to live in Stratford in 1955.

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Eddie

Eddie

Formerly the landlord of the Two Puddings, Eddie has lived his whole life in Stratord.

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Halima & Latah

Halima & Latah

Halima and Latah moved from Pakistan and India to the East End.

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John

John

John grew up in Stratford and formerly worked at Bow Power Station.

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Les & Len

Les & Len

Two Newham Conservation Volunteers discuss Bow Back Rivers.

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Pudding Mill River

Pudding Mill River

This quiet bridge lies very near to the new Olympic stadium.

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Tom

Tom

Tom had an allotment near the Olympic site until they were relocated.

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