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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 £17million Turner Contemporary gallery. Can art (plus shopping) change the fortunes of a struggling community? Peter Day finds out.

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29 minutes

Last on

Thu 29 Aug 2013 03:32GMT

Contributors to this programme

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 NaturallyÌý

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Mark Hicks

Director, Hairology, Margate

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Ben Jones

Owner, Ozaru PublishersÌý

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Jan Leandro

Heritage and Engagement Manager, Dreamland Trust

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Madeline 91Èȱ¬r

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

Broadcasts

  • Sat 24 Aug 2013 01:32GMT
  • Sat 24 Aug 2013 07:32GMT
  • Sun 25 Aug 2013 18:32GMT
  • Wed 28 Aug 2013 23:32GMT
  • Thu 29 Aug 2013 03:32GMT

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