Forwarded on behalf of a colleague at English Heritage.
Please see below details of an international conference on culture,
heritage and the regeneration of Port Cities which maybe of interest to
list members.
Please see contact details below if you are interested.
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English Heritage
On the Waterfront
Culture, Heritage and Regeneration of Port Cities
19 – 21 November 2008
BT Convention Centre, Kings Waterfront, Liverpool
Dear Colleague
Port Cities are fascinating places with fascinating pasts; unique meeting
points between cultures. How can culture drive port-city regeneration and
breathe new life into the historic environment? How can we ensure the
historic maritime or seaside locations are not lost for future
generations?
On the Waterfront is a major international English Heritage conference in
Liverpool, the European Capital of Culture 2008. It will explore the
future of port cities - from Shanghai to Mumbai.
This is an essential event for all those who believe in culture’s
essential role in regeneration and placemaking.
To download a full conference programme and booking form please visit:
www.english-heritage.org.uk/onthewaterfront
International expert speakers include:
Dr Simon Thurley (Chief Executive, English Heritage) poses the question -
Heritage in Regeneration: Inspiration or Irrelevance?
John Hinchliffe (World Heritage Officer, Liverpool City Council) with the
experience of Liverpool Docks as a World Heritage Site, explores port
planning principles whilst respecting their historic character.
Dr Alfred Zack-Williams (President of the African Studies Association UK)
explores the legacy of empire and impact on race relations, from gateway
to empire to city in torment.
John McCarthy (Reader in Urban Studies, Heriot-Watt University) asks is
all tourism beneficial?
Dr Ray Bondin (Former assistant to ICOMOS) talks about lessons learnt from
the conservation of the port of Valetta in Malta. How best can we
celebrate the cultural values that they represent?
Abha Bahl and Brinda Gaitonde (Architects) discuss their business, Bombay
Heritage Walks and its contribution to the vibrant visitor economy of
Mumbai, India.
Port cities throughout the world are experiencing an economic revival. In
this fast-moving climate of change how can we ensure that historic
maritime or seaside locations maintain their integrity and are not lost
for future generations?
‘Cities on the Edge’ COTE – a component part of the Liverpool Culture
Company – is a significant funder and participant in the conference. Those
cities represented are Naples, Marseille, Bremen, Istanbul, Gdansk and of
course Liverpool.
Conference fees: £250 (subsidised places available)
If you require any further information about the On the Waterfront
conference please email: [log in to unmask]
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