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The History Of How We Live Today

Organisation Websites

The Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal Society – “The Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal Society was formed in 1987, with the aims of maintaining and restoring the canal; the first major restored length was opened in Salford in 2008”.

 

Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust – “Created by Joseph Rowntree in 1904 and was originally established to administer Joseph Rowntree's model village, New Earswick.”

 

Letchworth Garden City heritage Foundation – “Here to tell the story of the Garden City Movement and history of Letchworth, the world’s first Garden City.”

 

The Welwyn Garden City Heritage Trust – “...to record and celebrate the role of Welwyn Garden City in the evolution of town planning worldwide.”

 

Saltaire & Salt’s Mill (History Club) – “The Saltaire History Club was established in September 2006 to further the knowledge and awareness of the history of the village.”

 

The Bournville Society – “One of the most popular local history groups in south Birmingham.”

 

Our Welwyn Garden City – “Stories, memories, snapshots, research and observations of life in Welwyn Garden City.”

 

Louis De Soissons Architects – “The practice’s first major commission was the design for Welwyn Garden City.”

 

The Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust – “...to do all things possible to maintain and preserve the present character and amenities of Hampstead Garden Suburb.”

 

Town and Country Planning Association – “Founded by Sir Ebenezer Howard in 1899 to promote the idea of the Garden City, the TCPA is Britain's oldest charity concerned with planning, housing and the environment.”

 

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) – “The RIBA was founded in 1834 for ‘…the general advancement of Civil Architecture, and for promoting and facilitating the acquirement of the knowledge of the various arts and sciences connected therewith…’”.

 

The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain – “The Society exists to encourage an interest in the history of architecture, to provide opportunities for the exchange and discussion of ideas related to this subject”.

 

Architectural History Practice – “AHP is a research-based heritage consultancy specialising in advice on listed buildings and historic places throughout England and Wales”.

 

Destination Milton Keynes – “The official Destination Management Organisation for the New City and Borough of Milton Keynes.”

 

Cogent Elliott – Responsible for iconic Milton Keynes advertising

campaigns.

 

Milton Keynes Heritage Association – “MKHA works closely with Milton Keynes Council and other authorities and organisations, to promote heritage for all”.

 

Milton Keynes Living Archive – “Living Archive collects, preserves and shares the history and heritage of Milton Keynes”.

 

Milton Keynes Discovery Centre – “Informs visitors about urban geography and new city planning - as well as the historical and natural heritage of Milton Keynes”.

 

Llewelyn Davies (Architects) – “The master planning of Milton Keynes created one of the most successful new towns in the world. This thinking was exported to new cities and developments around the world”.

 

Ebbsfleet Development Corporation – ‘A new Garden City for the 21st Century’.

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