Museum of the Streets – using maps and media to help people explore neighbourhoods
Two City heritage organisations – the London Museum and London Archives – have new initiatives to help people explore both their amazing internal assets and those of their neighbourhoods in Smithfield and Clerkenwell. I wonder if they might join up their approaches? That might produce something like the Museum of the Streets I suggested in … Continue reading “Exploring EC1 with the London Museum and London Archives”
There won’t be a Bartholomew Fair this year – but still much to explore around Smithfield and elsewhere in support of the Destination City programme. Developing a Museum of the Streets could be one way to put on a good show, and build a partnership for future celebrations. See update at the end a on … Continue reading “Revisiting a Museum of the Streets”
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”
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 it won’t be open until 2025. Update at June 2024: The Museum is now expected to … Continue reading “Developing a Museum of the Streets as the Museum of London closes”