Day 7: Kilburn to the Arms Fair:

The pilgrims set off from St Luke’s in Kilburn and step into the busy streets of London. Passing through Hyde Park and on to Trafalgar Square, their banner draws attention from many, and day walkers join to swell the journey eastward.

Along the way, Pete and Sam reflect on a city filled with symbols — of money, power, and authority — and how these intertwine with the violence of the arms trade.

At the Tower of London, the pilgrims pause for lunch before continuing toward the Docklands.

Day walker Pat, active in Pax Christi and Women in Black, shares on the power of vigils and public witness. As the walk moves through Canary Wharf, Fran reflects on fear and trust as central elements of peacemaking. And we hear a collection of Haikus from our pilgrims.

The day ends at the ExCeL Centre, site of the Arms Fair — with hearts heavy but grounded, marking the moment in prayer, reflection.

The episode closes with Matthew reading Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen.

Music in this episode: “The Great Pause” by Monica Max West; “Still” and “Kissing the Earth” by Melissa James.