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An Island South of the A13 00:05
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Hornbeam, Longreach, Schooner, Anchor 02:38
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Hornbeam, Longreach,Schooner, Anchor, Puffin, Grebe, Atlantis, Spinnaker Sing the story, sing the streets Down at the Creekmouth At the Rivergate Sing the story, sing the streets We'll see you there Where the city meets the sea.
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Like a Cloud; The Pond, the Ocean 04:04
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The pond, the ocean A perfect reflection So still So still Ripples resonating Water glistens like a treasure Like stars in the sky Like a dragonfly
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Old Tin Bath; Throw a Stone 00:57
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Our Freedom Pass 00:34
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Falling Star 01:46
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As I watched a falling star shoot through the air Everyone stopped and everyone stared The sky turned dark and the clouds turned black I wish that I could turn the clock back To a time when I didn't have to run and hide From human cruelty on the streets outside Gun shots - my heart stops Left alone with my feelings locked inside This is our area, the place we call home These are the tales of Thames Ward
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God Knows 02:07
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My teeth no longer fill my mouth My eyes are not so clear My limbs and bones are swollen too But I'm glad I still can hear My hair has lost its shine of youth My voice would love to sing But through it all, my God is near And help will always bring God knows each step I take The future may be strange I have no fear, I'm in his hands God knows I am
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Sisters & Brothers 00:52
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Heart Happy; Throw a Stone 04:07
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People come together Different voices, different times Make the heart happy Sing it loud, sing it loud Throw a stone in the pond Come along and sing a song A lovely place to be, A lovely place to be

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Writer Zoe Palmer and musician Sam Glazer spent the summer of 2014 exploring the Thames Ward in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. They met talented and inspiring people of all ages and backgrounds, from the traditional communities at Bastable Avenue to the new estates growing around the Rivergate Centre. This rich album of songs and stories, collected and created with local peoples, is a reflection of life in the area at this moment in time.

The project was a neighbourhood commission from Creative Barking and Dagenham, funded by Arts Coucil England and the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and managed by Creative Futures.

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released October 4, 2014

All songs and music written and recorded jointly with Thames Ward residents.

Additional vocals: Rosalie Niclasson, Zoe Palmer
Guitar: Kristian Borring
Percussion: Oli Savill, Zoe Palmer
Cello: Sam Glazer

Recorded, mixed and produced by Francis Gardner
Artistic direction by Zoe Palmer & Sam Glazer

Special thanks to Yvonne O'Donnelly, Khushnood Ahmed, Moses, Fatuma, Jeorgina, Judy Schultz, Janine Scothern, Ali at the Farr Avenue Fish and Chip shop, Darren at the Rivergate Centre, Naz at Thames View library, Sandra at the Sue Bramley Centre, Kim Jones, Fiona King at Barker Langham, George Shaw, John Webster, John Stubbs, Jack Ross, Abimaro Gunnell, Adriano Adewale, Tara Franks, Tom Kelly, Namvula Rennie, Loz Speyer, Helen Ball, Julian Knight, Vanessa Stansall and Katherine Timms.

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