Hackney Marsh

Hackney Marsh crow

Hackney Marsh Crow

I zone in on a crow. Each time it’s the same, sideways glances from the crow, turns of the head, then a few shuffles with the feet. Then when I get too close, the wings open up and off goes the crow flying close to the grass, barely off the ground.

Hackney Marsh

Hackney Marsh 1 2 & 3

… within its history is a chain of role reversals that unravel in this global age and produce new directions for the Commons land. Early in London’s history this was a proper marsh, flooded at will by the river Lea.

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