Before and After 2012: Olympic Village resident Jesica Livingston McLeod

Olympic Village
23rd March 2022

About this record

This record is about Olympic Village resident, Jesica Livingston McLeod.

© Hajia Dahiru - Olympic Village resident, Jesica Livingston McLeod.

Olympic Village resident Jesica Livingston McLeod discusses her views on the advantages and disadvantages of living in the area; her thoughts about the Olympics, east London and growing gentrification.


Click on the audio file above to listen to Jesica’s interview or click here to read it in full.


2022 Event
Friday 3 June 2022, 11am - 12.30pm
London Aquatics Centre

Join us for photography walk exporing the architecture and structures of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park FULL DETAILS +

2022 Event
Wednesday 22 June 2022, 6.30-8pm
Canning Town Library

Join us for a photography workshop inspired by the London 2012 Olympics FULL DETAILS +

Additional record details

  • Date created: 23rd March 2022
  • Location: Olympic Village

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