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Not strictly classed "entertainment", this bastion of British free public speech and free assembly can prove one of the most absorbingly unique, theatrical activities the city has to offer. Located on the corner of Park Lane and Cumberland Gate, opposite Marble Arch tube, Speakers' Corner is the spiritual home of the British democratic tradition of soapbox oratory. Every Sunday since the right of free assembly was recognised in 1872 in the Royal Parks and Garden's Act, people from all walks of life have gathered to listen to speeches about anything and everything... and to heckle. From Socialism to Sunday trading, sausages to space invaders, the opinions aired here are varied and fascinating. While Karl Marx, Lenin, George Orwell, and William Morris have all used this spot to express their ideals and beliefs, your average speaker isn't quite as high profile. The coherence of the speakers also varies greatly, but as a whole it makes for great street theatre. Come and watch, come and heckle, or, if you have a burning desire to share your opinions with the world, come and spout - take something to stand on and start pontificating. Although Sunday morning is the best time to visit, speakers can now be found on the corner throughout the week.
Best for: Marxism, Socialism, Capitalism, public protestations and pontifications, rants and ramblings.
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Hyde Park Corner, Belgravia, London W1J | 14 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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2-22 Portland Place, Fitzrovia, London W1A | 16 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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Kensington Gardens, 27 Princes Square, South Kensington, London W2 | 20 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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22 Upper Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K | 3 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
10 Lees Place, Mayfair, London W1K | 4 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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Speakers' Corner, 400 Oxford Street, W1U | 7 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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Speakers' Corner, 400 Oxford Street, W1U | 7 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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Marble Arch, W1C | 2 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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London > Entertainment > Classical Music
36 Wigmore Street, Marylebone, London W1U | 11 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
96-98 Baker Street, Marylebone, London W1U | 12 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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54 Green Street, Mayfair, London W1K | 4 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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23 New Quebec Street, Marylebone, London W1H | 4 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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Marriott Hotel, 140 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K | 2 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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535 Oxford Street, W1C | 2 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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The Cumberland Hotel, Great Cumberland Place, Marylebone, London W1H7AL | 2 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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Hyde Park, Hyde Park, London W2 | 8 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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118 Marylebone Lane, Marylebone, London W1U | 11 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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London > Education > Adult Education
19 Wigmore Street, Marylebone, London W1U | 12 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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44 Great Cumberland Place, W1H | 5 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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Duke Street, Mayfair, London W1K | 7 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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63 South Audley Street, Mayfair, London W1K | 8 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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94a Crawford Street, Marylebone, London W1H | 10 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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62 Seymour Street , W1H | 4 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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54 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K | 9 minutes from Speakers' Corner
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