Lea Navigations #8 - Bow Creek & Cody Docks

Littoral Transmissions meander through the sonic landscape of the River Lea from Stonebridge Lock to Leamouth. Recordings from the field converge with layers of sound to create an aural impression of the navigation.

The outer curve of a slowly winding stretch of the Lea takes us past abstract, refracted landscapes of steel and static haze. And yet, in tow of the gently insistent lapping of the water the cry of sea birds anticipate not so far away tidal waters.

Sparrows burst from verges and we now think we can make out the the distant strains of music echoing faintly off the far bank. With cheerful voices seemingly just around the next bend we hasten our step.