Speakers' Corner

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This is traditionally the spot for oratorical acrobatics and soapbox ranting. It's the only place in Britain where demonstrators can assemble without police permission, a concession granted in 1872 as a response to serious riots when 150,000 people gathered to demonstrate against the Sunday Trading Bill before Parliament.

If you've got something on your chest, you can get rid of it here on Sunday, although it'll be largely loonies and religious fanatics you'll have for company, and nobody else will take much notice.