A Cat May Look at a King
A Cat May Look at a King is an audio short story of a fictional cat called Lee, who lives in Leyton and wanders around observing the world around him and the changes that take place.
We have been working with residents who live with various disabilities to collect their memories, fictional stories and commentary about the local area, in order to devise a new story where participants’ thoughts are incorporated.
The cat in this story therefore metaphorically represents the thoughts and feelings of the different people engaged during the participation process.
The exhibition which runs alongside this project is available to view at ELMS Window Gallery, High Road Leyton from 25th March – 15th April 2024.
This project has been delivered with the support of the Make it Happen Grant by the London Borough of Waltham Forest.
1. Lee’s Story
ELMS Window Gallery, 388 High Road, E10 6QE
2. Just a Kitten
Lea Bridge Road, E10 7PA
3. Wandering
Westernham Road, E10 7AE
4. Val and the Parson’s Family
Lee Valley Ice Rink, Lea Bridge Road, E10 7QL
5. Sammy the Pig
Brooks Farm, Jack Cornwell Park, Skeltons Lane, E10 5BS
6. Meeting Pat the Photographer
Leyton County Cricket Ground, 2 Crawley Road, E10 6RJ
7. Sally Might Just Be a Cat?
Leyton Leisure Centre, 763 High Road, E10 5AB
8. Stealthy Cat
The Coach and Horses, 391 High Road, E10 5NA
9. Trying To Find a Home
Stranger Brew, 179 Francis Road, E10 6NQ
10. At the Art Gallery
ELMS Window Gallery, 388 High Road, E10 6QE
11. Learning at the Library
Leyton Library, High Road, E10 5QH
12. Charlie Cat
Leyton Library, High Road, E10 5QH
13. Getting Chipped
35 Leyton Park Road, E10 5RJ
14. Musical Neighbours
Sidmouth Park, 64 St Mary’s Road, E10 5RF
15. Covid
Coronation Gardens, 13 Buckingham Road, E10 5NG
16. Cats Like to Play
Sidmouth Park, 64 St Mary’s Road, E10 5RF
17. Match Day at Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient Stadium, Brisbane Road, E10 5NF
18. Becoming Socks
Leyton Underground Station, High Road, E10 5PS
19. Getting a Tickle Under My Chin
Coronation Gardens, 13 Buckingham Road, E10 5NG
20. DAB Radios
Coronation Gardens, 13 Buckingham Road, E10 5NG
21. Watching the Blossom
Leyton Mills Retail Park, E10 5NH
22. Walking for Fitness
High Road, E10 5PW
23. The Coronation
Coronation Gardens,
13 Buckingham Road, E10 5NG
24. Lee the Leyton Legend
Leyton Mills Retail Park, E10 5NH