Sylvester Path is the oldest street in Hackney. Tucked behind the Hackney Empire, the path is flanked on one side by a wall dating back to 1666. Jean and David Field have lived on the path since 1986. They say that the path and its history are under threat from current planning proposals by Hackney Empire to construct a large building on its west side.
The Fields are part of the Save Sylvester Path campaign, which is seeking to preserve the history of the path, save the centuries-old wall and renegotiate a more suitable proposal for both the residents and the planners.
Hackney Voice went to ask them about their campaign.
Find more information on the proposals and the campaign from Loving Dalston and Sylvester Path Blog.
Originally posted on the Hackney Voice blog.