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Heat, Bikes, Runners, voices, jets, Victora Park, London. UK

Southern Drive, Globe Town, Bethnal Green, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England, E2 9JJ, United Kingdom

A 16-minute field recording by David Pitt made in Bethnal Green, United Kingdom on 19 August 2026, in the afternoon. Soundscape: crowds & voices and parks & gardens.

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Heat, Bikes, Runners, voices, jets, Victora Park, London. UK
16:06Public Domain Markby David PittInternet Archive
16:06
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Recordist's notes

A very hot day, 36C. Still bikers and runners are active. Some jets heading for Heathrow pass overhead. The recorder is under a bench to help with overheating and the mics are on the floor to catch reflected sounds. The background low tone is London. High Pass filter at 80hz.

Written by David Pitt on radio aporee ::: maps.

About the place

Bethnal Green is a town of about 17,590 people in England, United Kingdom. OttoAnna lists 13 field recordings from here.

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