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\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n
\"Agatha<\/a>
Agatha Christie bench by Juliamaud<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Public Art Trails<\/h1>\n

Following the success of the Public Art trails during the London Olympic year there have been a number of other public art trials taking place in recent years.<\/p>\n

Books about Town<\/h2>\n

Also in 2014 the Books about Town\u00a0trails <\/a><\/strong>appeared across the Capital. These sculptures were based on iconic books and authors and\u00a0celebrated <\/span>London\u2019s literary heritage. On\u00a07 October 2014 the Books about Town were sold at auction with the proceeds going\u00a0towards the National Literacy Trust.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"James<\/a>
James Bond bench by Juliamaud<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

<\/h2>\n

Want to discover more Art on The Street?<\/h2>\n

Treasure Hunts in London<\/a> run regular Street Art in Brixton Treasure Hunts. Blurring the lines between street and public art, this hunt features authority commissioned works and works by known graffiti artists.<\/p>\n

Check when the next scavenger hunts, treasure hunts and street games are taking place at http:\/\/www.scavengerhunts.london\/treasurehunts.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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