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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 拢17 million Turner Contemporary gallery. Can art improve the fortunes of a struggling community? Peter Day finds out.

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30 minutes

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Sun 18 Aug 2013 21:30

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

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Martin Skeet

Kent Fire and Rescue Service

Broadcasts

  • Thu 15 Aug 2013 20:30
  • Sun 18 Aug 2013 21:30

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