World Famous Expert on Suburbia Sir Peter Hall to speak on Saturday at Ealing Central Library
Hi there, just wanted to draw your attention to an event this Saturday in Ealing Central Library. Paste this link in any browser (from my publisher's site):http://bloomsburyhistory.typepad.com/bloomsbury-history/2014/01/local-history-conference-suburbia-in-west-london-ealing-uk.htmlOtherwise at sister-site Ealing Today's main page the council poster can be seen by clicking on "calendar". Further info: A local history conference on the subject of suburbia with particular reference to west London will take place this Saturday 25th January at Ealing Central Library from 2.30. A series of talks will be delivered by speakers including Ealing borough historian Jonathan Oates, the Sociology Lecturer and former Deputy Mayoress of Ealing Dr Rupa Huq and the eminent academic and previous government advisor on urbanism and planning Sir Professor Peter Hall. Professor Hall, author of some 40 books will be discussing his latest “Good Cities, Better Lives” and Dr Huq will draw on her recent two titles "On the Edge" and "Making Sense of Suburbia Through Popular Culture". Both are Ealing residents. Topics to be probed include the status of Bedford Park, whether the title "Queen of the Suburbs" for Ealing is justified and why riots came to Ealing in 2011. All are welcome.To book call 020 8 825 9278 or 0203 700 1053 or email ealing.reading@carillionservies.co.uk Admission is £4Hope to see you there, do spread the word
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