Speakers' Corner
/ˌspiːkəz ˈkɔːnə(r)/
/ˌspiːkərz ˈkɔːrnər/
- the north-east corner of Hyde Park in London. Since the 19th century people have been allowed to make speeches to the public there about any subject they choose. At weekends there are usually several people standing on boxes, making speeches about politics, religion or other subjects. Sometimes members of the public argue with them.
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Speakers' Corner