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@skydancer
It was a strange event.
A few (not many at all) TfL personnel were peering down from Palestra building.
The road was closed from the junction with Stamford Street to St George's circus so the people seemed quite isolated with their protest. There were some media and people being interviewed. Lots of hi viz and helmets.
It was very downbeat. It started with a woman singinging some sad operatic music then some sombre cello playing. Some guy spoke for what seemed ages though I couldn't hear a word.
I was standing outside The Ring pub when people got on the ground. The drinkers and passers by were taking picture (as was I). They were making jokes. Saying things like 'Some of those idiots aren't wearing their helmets to bed' and 'Bet they've got ipods in so they can listen to music while they sleep' . They got up after about 10-15 minutes then more speeches. People were slowly moving on (many to CM which was busy).
Whole exercise seemed pointless. There didn't seem to be a coherent message