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Sound recordings featuring Putney Heath, Wandsworth, Wimbledon Common

The Wandle near Copper Mill Lane. Location: By the Wandle opposite the electricity station at Copper Mill Lane, south London. Description: Buzzing sound of coronal discharge from the electricity station, faint birdsong, traffic on Plough Lane, a jogger runs past. Duration: 1:00. Recorded by: IM Rawes. Recording date: 19 May 2011. Time of day: 7.25pm.

The Wandle Summerstown. Location: On the riverside path in Summerstown, near Earlsfield, south London. Description: Loud rushing of the Wandle in a stretch of the river with a noticeable drop, aeroplane drone in distance. Duration: 1:00. Recorded by: IM Rawes. Recording date: 19 May 2011. Time of day: 7.45pm.

The Wandle south of Plough Lane. Location: By the Wandle near Waterside Way and Plough Lane, south London. Description: A blackbird's alarm call, distant traffic and aeroplane drone, faint sound of the river, intermittent bangs from an industrial estate. Duration: 1:00. Recorded by: IM Rawes. Recording date: 19 May 2011. Time of day: 7.20pm.

The Wandle by King Georges Park. Location: On a short stretch of path along the river, overlooking King George's Park, Wandsworth. Description: Loud rushing of water as the river flows over a small weir, dull thumps as a football is kicked about in the park nearby, indistinct cries of players. Duration: 1:00pm. Recorded by: IM Rawes. Recording date: 15 May 2011. Time of day: 4pm.

The Wandle off Garratt Lane. Location: Junction of Garratt Lane and Maplteton Road, Wandsworth. Description: Loud sound of passing traffic, gentle trickling from the river, aeroplane drone, a moped drives past near the end. Duration: 1:00. Recorded by: IM Rawes. Recording date: 15 May 2011. Time of day: 3.45pm.

Southside shopping centre Wandsworth. Location: Walking through the Southside shopping centre, Wandsworth. Description: Echoing voices and footsteps of visitors in the shopping centre beneath which the Wandle flows. Duration: 1:00. Recorded by: IM Rawes. Recording date: 15 May 2011. Time of day: 3pm.

The Wandle by St Johns Drive. Location: On a footbridge over the Wandle, with St John's Drive to the east. Description: Distant traffic and aeroplane drone, faint noises from the flats on St John's Drive, birdsong close by, gurgling of water. Duration: 1:00. Recorded by: IM Rawes. Recording date: 15 May 2011. Time of day: 4.30pm.

TQ 2439 7309. Location: TQ 2439 7309. Albert Drive. Description: A suburban street with noticeable aircraft drone, birdsong, someone getting into a car and starting the engine. Duration: 1:00. Recorded by: IM Rawes. Recording date: 19 February 2009. Time of day: 3.00pm.

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