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How Bartholomew Fair might benefit City residents and visitors all year

April 19, 2023October 19, 2024 David Wilcox

Update: the Policy and Resource Committee approved plans for the Bartholomew Fair spectacular, with some discussion of wayfinding, maps and media. See note at end. The promise of an aerial dance display on the facade of St Paul’s Cathedral in September as part of a revived Bartholomew Fair has understandably captured the headlines in the … Continue reading “How Bartholomew Fair might benefit City residents and visitors all year”

Corporation plans a spectacular City-wide Bartholomew Fair throughout September

April 13, 2023April 19, 2023 David Wilcox

Update: the Evening Standard has picked up on the plans saying “The city is increasingly trying to throw off its “nine to five” image and become a leisure destination for Londoners and others” When Matthew Bell and I floated the idea of re-staging Bartholomew Fair (1123-1855) in the EC1 Echo last year little did we … Continue reading “Corporation plans a spectacular City-wide Bartholomew Fair throughout September”

City explores repurposing Museum of London site

April 5, 2023November 3, 2023 David Wilcox

Update: the City’s Policy chief, Chris Hayward, has written to the Barbican Quarter Action campaign saying that the Corporation is going to proceed with a planning application, and aims to sell the site. I’m not sure what to make of the latest move by the City of London on the former Museum of London buildings … Continue reading “City explores repurposing Museum of London site”

City announces ‘cultural transformation’ of Smithfield

April 2, 2023October 19, 2024 David Wilcox

When I was floating the idea of a Museum of the Streets last year, I wrote: “In December 2022 the Museum of London closes after 45 years on the edge of the Barbican estate, and prepares for a move to former market buildings in West Smithfield. “The new museum promises to be amazing – but … Continue reading “City announces ‘cultural transformation’ of Smithfield”

Resident engagement with Destination City and the new BID – official advice

April 2, 2023April 3, 2023 David Wilcox

In January I attended a City-wide Residents meeting with the City Corporation, and asked the chair of policy Chris Hayward how we could best engage with developments planned in the north west cultural district of the Square Mile. Here’s the exchange. The Destination City programme is taking over much of the work of the Culture … Continue reading “Resident engagement with Destination City and the new BID – official advice”

Business Improvement District approved for City’s main residential district: here’s some issues

February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 David Wilcox

As expected, businesses in the north west of the City of London have voted to establish a Business Improvement District, and will pay a levy that is expected to generate £9 million over the next five years. The Culture Mile BID website says: “Driven by the private sector, the Culture Mile BID will go live … Continue reading “Business Improvement District approved for City’s main residential district: here’s some issues”

Destination Clerkenwell?

February 27, 2023April 25, 2023 David Wilcox

Update: The EC1 Echo has now published a column promoting the idea of Destination Clerkenwell Last year the City Corporation launched Destination City to increase footfall for ailing visitor attractions, bars and restaurants. Would Clerkenwell benefit from an initiative to promote sustainable tourism? The current edition of the EC1 Echo has a host of articles … Continue reading “Destination Clerkenwell?”

City Corporation plans a Reset to engage residents and Belonging for workers

February 22, 2023February 27, 2023 David Wilcox

The City of London is planning to spend £150,000 on a “Residential Reset” to engage better with the 8600 people living in the Square Mile. Proposals go to Policy and Resources Committee on February 23. The Committee is also recommended to approve £70,000 on The City Belonging Project to support engagement with the estimated 587,000 … Continue reading “City Corporation plans a Reset to engage residents and Belonging for workers”

Museum of the Streets and Radical Clerkenwell

February 1, 2023April 2, 2023 David Wilcox

The EC1 Echo carries an interview with Sharon Ament, director of the Museum of London, about closure of the current site, plans to re-open in three years, and what’s happening in between. Echo editor Oliver Bennett kindly invited me to write something about my idea for a Museum of the Streets, which I’ve previously posted … Continue reading “Museum of the Streets and Radical Clerkenwell”

City Corporation stands down its Culture Mile team and offers public realm designs to business

January 20, 2023January 23, 2023 David Wilcox

Update1 : I’ve located a recording of the City residents meeting on January 11 where policy chair Chris Hayward promised more consultation in future with residents on changes in Culture Mile. I’ve added more on that below and here. Update2: following committee discussion on January 23 it is clearer that the offer to the Business … Continue reading “City Corporation stands down its Culture Mile team and offers public realm designs to business”