We are developing a toolkit of educational resources to support a network of citizen mappers located in the ‘opportunity areas’, designated by the London 2050 infrastructure plan.The network will collaborate on the production of an online Atlas, mapping the past, present and future of these regeneration areas and, outlining an … [Read more...] about Citizens Atlas of London
Rethinking the Legacy 1968
The conference was a day of discussions bringing together different generations of writers, researchers and activists to consider the political and cultural legacies of 1968, and their bearing on the future prospects for a more democratic, equal and participatory society. The aim was to help rekindle the intellectual excitement that characterised the … [Read more...] about Rethinking the Legacy 1968
Archive That, Comrade!
Phil is proud to announce his new book, Archive That, Comrade! Now available! The book explores key issues of archival theory and practice that arise for any project aspiring to provide an open access platform for political dialogue and democratic debate. It is informed by the author’s experience of writing a memoir about his involvement in the London … [Read more...] about Archive That, Comrade!
Ben Cohen – My Story No Mean City
Click here view the slide tribute to Ben Cohen and check out the interview with Ben entitled MyStory - No Mean City: Memories of the Gorbals in the twenties … [Read more...] about Ben Cohen – My Story No Mean City
144 And All That Proud Archivist Event
I was recently invited to read from my memoir 'Reading Room Only' and to reflect on the political legacy of Sixties Counter Culture for the current struggles of 'generation rent' and the new precariat. This is a video recording of the talk. I hope you enjoy it. I would love to hear back from you if you have memories of this period and/or any comments on the contemporary … [Read more...] about 144 And All That Proud Archivist Event