Orbiting Skem

I’ve been making some video work about the largest uninterrupted roundabout in the UK, called ‘Half Mile Island‘ near Skemersdale in Lancashire (itself famous for it’s large roundabouts and complete lack of traffic lights). It’s 880 yards around and has a 40 mph speed limit. The surroundings are supremely dull.

During research on the roundabouts of the ukĀ  I unearthed the image below of ‘The Magic Roundabout’ in Swindon. It’s a work of art…