In Person: Twentieth Century Shops Lecture Series 5: Shopping Centres
29/02/2024
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The Gallery, 70 Cowcross Street
Twentieth Century Shops Lecture Series 5: Shopping Centres
Thursday 29 February at 6.30 pm
The Gallery, 70 Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6EJ
The fifth lecture in the series Twentieth Century Shops: From Arndale to Zara, marking the publication of 100 20th Century Shops.
As a much-maligned building type, post-war shopping centres have undoubtedly played a significant role in Britain, with over 750 shopping centres built from the end of the war to the present day. This talk follows a three-month placement undertaken with the Twentieth Century Society in 2023. It will share the findings of the research project (also published as a report by the society in early 2024), which included around 40 visits made to shopping centres, from post-war shopping precincts to vast out-of-town malls. At a time when the future of shopping centres looks uncertain – with many slated for demolition – this talk considers what should be done next.
Ellie Brown is a writer and PhD student at the University of Warwick, researching post-war shopping centre architecture.
In person price: C20 Society Members - £10; Non-Members - £ 15; Young C20 member + guest- Free; Student + guest- £5.
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*For Young C20 members, please email coordinator@c20society.org.uk to secure a place.*
Includes a glass of wine
Note: This event is hybrid and is being run both in-person at Cowcross Street Gallery and online via Zoom. The event will be recorded and offered as a catch-up lecture for those who have booked and will be available for two weeks.
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The Twentieth Century Society is an IHBC (Institute of Historic Building conservation) recognised CPD provider.
The Twentieth Century Society is a registered charity, no 1110244
Above image: Ashford Designer Village - RHSP (1996-2000) © RSHP
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