Tag Archives: Leicester
Filth, fury and the funny way Britain feels about Joe Orton
You never forget your first time. I was 19 years old. I descended into a dark, cramped basement where student actors brought to life a weird, twisted sexual triangle. Going to student drama productions in odd spaces around the University … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Crime and Justice, Culture, Film, Media, Radio, Theatre, TV, Uncategorized
Tagged 60s, crime, culture, dr emma parker, elitism, film, joe orton, john lahr, kenneth halliwell, Kenneth Williams, Leicester, leonie orton, literature, London, prick up your ears, satire, sheila hancock, soft touch arts, tv
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People at work: Richard III & the 60s Town Planner
This piece connected the Richard III exhumation to Leicester’s repentence for sins against its medieval past. Thought it worth reposting as the High Court ruled in favour of a “dignified” burial in the city. Full details and judgement here. Maybe you … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Business/Economics, Culture, Design, History, Media, Uncategorized
Tagged Ladybird books, Leicester, Richard III
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People at work: Richard III and The 60s Town Planner
This piece was about Leicester’s repentence for planning atrocities against its medieval past. Thought it worth reposting as the High Court ruled in favour of a “dignified” burial in the city. Full details and judgement here. Maybe you used to … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Business/Economics, Culture, Design, History
Tagged 60s, Bentall Centre, Bentalls, books, culture, FTW, JG Ballard, Kingdom Come, Kingston-upon-Thames, Ladybird books, Leicester, Richard III, Urban planning, York
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