Regenerating Margate
Peter Day explores the relationship between commerce and art in the seaside town of Margate. Will the Turner Contemporary art gallery help to revive the town?
Towns and cities all over the world are looking to culture to help them rejuvenate themselves. Two years ago Margate in Kent in the UK joined the trend when it opened the Β£17million Turner Contemporary gallery. Can art (plus shopping) change the fortunes of a struggling community? Peter Day finds out.
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Victoria Pomery
Director, Turner Contemporary Gallery
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Lauren Wright
Co-Curator Turner Contemporary Gallery
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Conrad Bigham
Director, Sands Hotel, Margate
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Wendy James
Owner, Crafted NaturallyΜύ
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Mark Hicks
Director, Hairology, Margate
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Ben Jones
Owner, Ozaru PublishersΜύ
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Jan Leandro
Heritage and Engagement Manager, Dreamland Trust
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Madeline Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔr
Community Services Director at Thanet Council
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Councillor Iris Johnston
Cabinet Member for Tourism and Community Safety
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Martin Skeet
Kent Fire and Rescue Service
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- Sat 24 Aug 2013 01:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
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