'Into the Belly of the Beast: Exploring London's Sewers'

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This talk will consider the allure of London's sewers, past and present. It will cover early explorations of these secretive spaces - from the poet Ben Johnson to the Victorian journalist John Hollingshead - to the present day activity of 'draining'. Drawing on the speaker's own experiences and richly illustrated with photographs, this talk will appeal to all those fascinated with London's underbelly.

Part of the Illumini Event 2010 presents Secret Subterranean London. A week long exhibition and talks, tours with artists and performers on the subject of subterranean London. Most events are free