Regenerating Margate
Towns and cities all over the world are looking to culture to help them rejuvenate. Two years ago Margate in Kent joined the trend when it opened the £17 million Turner Contemporary gallery. Can art improve the fortunes of a struggling community? Peter Day finds out.
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Contributors to this programme
Victoria Pomery
Director, Turner Contemporary Gallery
Lauren Wright
Co-Curator, Turner Contemporary Gallery
Conrad Bigham
Director, Sands Hotel, Margate
Wendy James
Owner, Crafted Naturally
Mark Hicks
Director, Hairology, Margate
Ben Jones
Owner, Ozaru Publishers
Jan Leandro
Heritage and Engagement Manager, Dreamland Trust
Madeline Homer
Community Services Director at Thanet Council
Councillor Iris Johnston
Cabinet Member for Tourism and Community Safety
Martin Skeet
Kent Fire and Rescue Service
Broadcasts
- Thu 15 Aug 2013 20:30BBC Radio 4
- Sun 18 Aug 2013 21:30BBC Radio 4
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