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The Silent Walk
Eight months after the Grenfell high-rise tragedy in London, H. E. Sawyer joins the monthly walk that is part memorial, part silent protest.
H. E. Sawyer
17th June 2018
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Eight months after the Grenfell high-rise tragedy in London, H. E. Sawyer joins the monthly walk that is part memorial, part silent protest.
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Power Snatched artwork by L Jamal Walton
Power Snatched artwork by L Jamal Walton
