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A Taste of Home: Food, History and Heritage
Last week I was on holiday in and around Bologna, the place that gave spag bol to us Brits and baloney to Americans by way of tagliatelle al ragù and mortadella. My trip to Bologna got me thinking about the food and drink of the places I’ve called home: Southend-on-Sea, Leeds and East London.
Insights from Above: Learning with Birds about Our Cities
Explore how observing urban birds, from Seville's swifts to London's pigeons, offers fresh perspectives on city life, human identity, and multi-species connections, inspired by Donna Haraway's 'becoming with' philosophy.
Abundance and the UK Cultural Sector: Rethinking the Future of Arts and Culture
Apparently Abundance: How We Build a Better Future by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson is all the rage in Whitehall right now so I thought I’d better see what all the fuss is about.
Inclusive public toilets: best practice for placemakers
Public toilets shape access to public life. As placemaking strategies evolve, inclusive toilet design must become part of the conversation.
Tangram celebrates four new projects
Tangram celebrates four new projects including collaborations with Torbay Council, Creative Newham, Brent Giving, and the Greater London Authority, focusing on audience development, cultural strategy, and community impact.
Musings on the Heritage Creates 2025 Report from The Heritage Alliance
The Heritage Creates 2025 report is a reminder that heritage is about participation as much as preservation, and its power to connect communities and foster creativity.
The Community Noticeboard as cultural infrastructure
After relocating to rural Cambridgeshire, I quickly discovered that the humble Community Noticeboard was more than just a place for announcements — it was a lifeline, weaving together culture, creativity, and community spirit.
The power of Bridges: culture, community and the built environment
Bridges do more than span rivers and get you from A to B. From iconic landmarks to local crossings, they show how connection, culture, and built environments shape who we are and where we belong.