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Emulate George Orwell on 'Speakers Corner' in Hyde Park
Event: Emulate George Orwell on 'Speakers Corner'
Date: Every day
When people think about London, there is so much that comes to mind - the River Thames, the Tower of London, Wembley and so on.
However, there is one small part of the capital which is just as important to the city's history as these iconic landmarks are.
Speakers' Corner is a symbol of British free public speech, a place where the ordinary man in the street could stand and talk about issues important to them, generating debate and championing the importance of being able to speak one's mind.
Every Sunday since free assembly was recognised as a right of all, people have gathered on this corner of Park Lane and engaged or polarised crowds with their views and ideas.
Notable speakers in the past include historic figures such as George Orwell, Karl Marx and William Morris.
For those who want to see a very real side of London, and more importantly, its people, Speakers' Corner is the place to be, and for those who fancy it, there is the chance to step on the soapbox and tell the world what they feel strongly about.
That is one side of the capital.
Another can be experienced at the luxury London hotel the Chesterfield Mayfair, which epitomises everything that a hotel in one of the world's great cities is about.
Guests who book the Mayfair Weekends can enjoy a complimentary champagne, afternoon tea for two, complimentary newspaper, Wi-Fi and a full English breakfast the next day.
