Sounds from the Park

Synopsis

Radio show which explores the history and traditions of Britain’s last great open air oratory site, the Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park, London. Speakers, hecklers and spectators of diverse backgrounds, ages and opinions explain what Speakers’ Corner has meant to them. They describe finding fun, new ideas, an embarking on an apprenticeship in public speaking. These oral histories capture the unique atmosphere of Hyde Park itself, including the cut and thrust of face-to-face debate, the eccentric performances and the chaotic soundscapes. Produced by On the Record, a small co-operative specialising in oral history projects.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

2014

Availability

Online

Subjects

Social Studies; History

Keywords

oral history; debates; Hyde Park (London)

Online availability

URI

http://soundsfromthepark.on-the-record.org.uk/radio-show/

Credits

Contributor

Laura Mitchison

Distribution Formats

Type

Audio

Format

Download

Duration/Size

28 minutes

Year

2017

Sponsor

Name

Bishopsgate Institute

Web

http://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7392 9200

Address

230 Bishopsgate
London
EC2M 4QH

Name

On the Record

Email

info@on-the-record.org.uk

Web

http://on-the-record.org.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

07583 656 338

Address

London