Recording the impact of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

London Metropolitan Archives and The Camden Society ran a three week project, using photography, art and drama to explore and express feelings about the Olympics coming to London in 2012. The collection of photographs is made up of the work of a diverse group of photographers with a range of perspectives, needs and experiences of engagement with large public events in London. The project was structured around responses to archive images of London's previous Olympics, and images of archaic transport choices; free use of disposable cameras to record 'burning issues' - namely transport concerns and celebration of favourite sports; and use of Polaroid film to record portraits/ favourite sports. The collection also includes artwork by adults from Haringey Adult Services as part of the same outreach project."