Explore east London with Bow Arts on Saturday 24 September from 10am-4pm through an artist-led pilgrimage to draw water from an ancient well in Valentine’s Park, Ilford, inspired by artist Susan Hiller.

This event is free, family friendly and suitable for all ages.

Hiller collects water from sacred sites across the world for her series, Homage to Joseph Beuys. The pilgrimage will be a unique opportunity to explore the hidden streets and history of water in east London using a map of memories submitted by local residents.The pilgrimage will be led and documented by artist filmmaker duo Webb-Ellis, who will use their research in a new installation artwork that will be unveiled at the Nunnery Gallery as part of the Museums at Night festival in October.

The full pilgrimage will take walkers east to Valentine’s Park, leading through the streets and green spaces of east London, including the Olympic Park, West Ham Cemetery and Wanstead Flats.  Walkers can also join along the way at any of the scheduled meeting points on the route map below.

Starting point (10am): Nunnery Gallery, 181 Bow Road, London E3 2SJ
Walking: The full pilgrimage will take walkers east via the streets and green space of east London including the Olympic Park, West Ham Cemetery and Wanstead Flats.
Drawing of the water event (4pm): Jacob’s Well, Valentine’s Park (bring a vessel of your choice to draw water)

Click here to book your free place : www.eventbrite.co.uk
Click here for the full route map www.google.com