Updated story: Historians have criticised Greenwich’s latest attempt to become the London Borough of Culture after residents were asked to submit their family stories to help the bid. The council says that its third attempt at winning the prize will “have the people that have made Greenwich their home at its heart”. But it has […]
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Lewisham’s year as borough of culture postponed to 2022
Lewisham’s year as London Borough of Culture has been postponed for a year until 2022 as the capital’s authorities turn their attention to dealing with the coronavirus emergency. The award, from the Mayor of London, aims to support the arts across the capital and comes with £1.35 million to stage a year-long programme of cultural events across the […]
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Climate carnival coming to Lewisham as it wins 2021 borough of culture
Lewisham Council has pledged to “deliver lasting social change” after being declared the London borough of culture for 2021. The award comes with £1.35 million to stage a 12 month-long programme of cultural events across the borough next year. Lewisham fought off competition from seven other shortlisted London boroughs – including a bid from Greenwich […]
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