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This is our church
Are England's historic churches facing an inevitable decline, or are we witnessing a quiet reinvention of our public realm?
In our latest blog, Jamie considers how a combination of new funding models, (potentially) dwindling attendance and rising maintenance costs present significant challenges for places of worship as sites that are safe, open and in active public use.
In a civil society where church-going is seemingly reduced, parishes across the country are pivoting into multi-functional community hubs—housing post offices, foodbanks, cafés and cultural venues—generating value and opportunities for connection and in new and surprising ways.
Tangram on board to shape Medway's Heritage Strategy
Tangram appointed by Medway Council to create five-year Heritage Strategy.
Case study: Torbay Heritage Place Audience Review and Engagement Strategy
Earlier this year the Tangram team worked with Torbay Council on a local audience review and engagement strategy for its National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) Heritage Place project titled Torbay Heritage Place.
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.
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.