In her book, The Walking Cure, Annabel Streets argues for the mental and emotional benefits of walking in urban settings, contrary to the popular focus on nature. Streets highlights how 'brown spaces' like churches, cemeteries, and other city features can host surprising wildlife and community interaction, illustrating the hidden value found in often-overlooked urban areas. The author’s exploration invites readers to re-evaluate their urban environment and emphasizes a specific instance of personal discovery when visiting St Mary Aldermary, a church that exemplifies such unnoticed beauty and community engagement.
In urban environments known as brown spaces, walking can powerfully impact our mood, thoughts, and emotions, surprising us with the beauty and wildlife present.
Streets emphasizes that each urban space has its own unique qualities, like community cemeteries or churches, which can promote well-being and provide a sense of wonder.
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