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Urban soundscapes

The common assumption is that Essex is becoming more urban, and that urban areas are becoming more crowded. Is this reflected in soundscapes of Essex? How have the sounds of towns changed over the last century?

  • 'Fambridge Road' by Dark Horse Morris, 2016

    'Fambridge Road' by Dark Horse Morris, 2016

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Scene_806_2_Fambridge_Road.mp3
  • 'Pig's Brawl' by Dark Horse Morris, 2016

    'Pig's Brawl' by Dark Horse Morris, 2016

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Scene_806_1_Pigs_Brawl.mp3
  • 'The Capstan' by Dark Horse Morris, 2016

    'The Capstan' by Dark Horse Morris, 2016

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Scene_806_3_The_Capstan.mp3
  • A13 near Bowers Gifford, 2016

    A13 near Bowers Gifford, 2016

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Scene01_265_A13.mp3
  • Basildon Centre Evening Walkabout, 2007

    Basildon Centre Evening Walkabout, 2007

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Basildon-Centre-Walkabout-150607-mp3.mp3
  • Bus journey in Chelmsford, 2016

    Bus journey in Chelmsford, 2016

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/No-56-bus-to-Melbourne-5-Apr-2016-with-labels.mp3
  • Bus station by indoor market, Chelmsford, 2016

    Bus station by indoor market, Chelmsford, 2016

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Retail-Market-Bus-Station-5-Apr-2016.mp3
  • Carousel at Romford market, 2017

    Carousel at Romford market, 2017

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/MixPre-160_Romford_Carousel.mp3
  • Chelmsford Cattle Market Reopening, 1950s

    Chelmsford Cattle Market Reopening, 1950s

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/SA-24-1280-1-Side-1.mp3
  • Chelmsford High Street, 2015

    Chelmsford High Street, 2015

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Chelmsford-clips-2.mp3
  • Chelmsford Street Market, 2015

    Chelmsford Street Market, 2015

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scene_712_Street_Market.mp3
  • City Beach fountains, Southend, 2017

    City Beach fountains, Southend, 2017

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/City-Beach-fountains.mp3
  • Clapping for Carers in South Woodford Part 2, 16 April 2020

    Clapping for Carers in South Woodford Part 2, 16 April 2020

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Clapping-for-Carers-16-Apr-2020-A-Popperwell.mp3
  • Clapping for Carers, 21 May 2020

    Clapping for Carers, 21 May 2020

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Clapping-for-Carers-21-May-2020.mp3
  • Clapping for Carers, 28 May 2020

    Clapping for Carers, 28 May 2020

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Clapping-for-Carers-28-May-2020.mp3
  • Clapping for key workers on the border of Wickford and Runwell, 2020

    Clapping for key workers on the border of Wickford and Runwell, 2020

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Warren-20200501RunwellRoad.mp3
  • Colchester during lockdown, 2020

    Colchester during lockdown, 2020

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Colchester-during-lockdown.mp3
  • Colchester United vs Swindon Town (ColU goal), 2016

    Colchester United vs Swindon Town (ColU goal), 2016

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Scene_844_ColU_Goal1.mp3
  • Colchester United vs Swindon Town (home supporters), 2016

    Colchester United vs Swindon Town (home supporters), 2016

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Scene_841_Home_Supporters.mp3
  • Colchester United vs Swindon Town (kick off), 2016

    Colchester United vs Swindon Town (kick off), 2016

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Scene_839s_ColU_Kickoff.mp3
  • Culture and chips, 2017

    Culture and chips, 2017

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Culture-chips1.mp3
  • Dawn chorus, Chelmsford, 2017

    Dawn chorus, Chelmsford, 2017

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IDCD-7-May-2017-clip.mp3
  • Doctors Pond, Great Dunmow, 2018

    Doctors Pond, Great Dunmow, 2018

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MixPre-378_Doctors_Pond.mp3
  • England vs Wales, The Maypole, Thaxted, 2016

    England vs Wales, The Maypole, Thaxted, 2016

    https://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/R09_0420_Maypole_Score.mp3
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