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EC1Echo MotS Museum

Museum of the Streets and Radical Clerkenwell

February 1, 2023 – 3:58 pm

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 read more »

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BID Culture Mile Destination City hubs MotS Museum

Can Destination City also help create a Liveable City?

December 1, 2022 – 11:29 am

I originally drafted this piece for a column in the EC1 Echo, but space is tight this time and we’ll revisit in print in the New Year. Meanwhile there’s discussion on Twitter about the cost and focus of the Destination City programme, and future use of the Museum of London site. The Culture Mile Business read more »

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Barts Fair Destination City Exploring EC1 MotS Museum

Developing a Museum of the Streets as the Museum of London closes

November 24, 2022 – 12:12 pm

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. Here’s news of a family festival at the Museum November 27&27 and a music festival December 3&4 The new museum promises to be amazing – read more »

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