The oyster has a long history in the capital, with excavations within the Square Mile routinely finding shells tossed away by Romans. Oyster Day was a highlight in the calendar of the city's Victorian poor, with shellfish sold by street hawkers and served in taverns.
Christopher D'Sylva, organiser of the event, highlighted that the once-humble oyster now represents the future of sustainable protein. He is hopeful they will regain popularity among Londoners.
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, noted his inspiration from a New York project to return one billion oysters to the Hudson River, emphasizing their role in river cleaning.
Overfishing and pollution devastated the oyster beds in the Thames, making oysters a luxury. The resurgence of the oyster could signal a shift back to sustainable consumption.
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