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The official name for this is \"Cow Parade\". It's a kind of art thing; full sized cow sculptures painted with various themed designs appear for a summer in cities — all over the world, not just London — at prominent junctions and open spaces. The exhibition raises money for charity, and encourages environmental awareness.

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There was one in Hammersmith Station, and also several in Gloucester Road Station, which is one of several Tube stations showing art.

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The thing that amused me was the one dressed up as a Beefeater — I thought Beefeaters were male by definition? Oh, you're so twentieth century, darling.

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You can see the ones that appeared in London in the Gallery. Having finished their run, they're on sale now! You can bid for them in auction - if you have enough space in your front garden ;-).

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\nRecycling cow. Photo by husk.

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\nRecycling cow. Photo by [http://husk.org/pics/ husk].
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