Uncovering the hidden heritage gems across the UK!
31 August 2012
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Flame by Rachel Gadsden
In 1943, Dr. Ludwig Guttmann was asked by the Government to establish a Spinal Injuries Unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The Unit was intended to treat soldiers and civilians injured during World War II. As part of his treatment for the injured veterans, Guttmann promoted different methods of rehabilitation, including sport.
Read more about Wheel Power»
30 August 2012
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Paralympic Torch at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. Image from the BBC
The summer of 1948 when London was host to the Olympic Games for the second time,a little known parallel sporting event was taking place at a small hospital called Stoke Mandeville in Buckinhamshire.
Read more about Paralympic History, Maps & More...»
28 August 2012
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Buxton Memorial Fountain.
London Beyond Sight, as an idea, sounds amazing; and indeed it does sound amazing! It’s a project which provides a vocal description, in audio, of several of London’s landmarks, both secret and well known.
Read more about Vocal Eyes – London Beyond Sight»
27 August 2012
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Adandoned Structures in Hackney. Photograph by Christian Benke
Its the firth and last week of our series of blogs on the theme of ‘Accessibility’. This week we will be focusing on the theme of urban exploration.
Read more about Call to Action: Accessibility and Urban Exploration »
25 August 2012
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Koko in Camden
Attitude is Everything improves Deaf and disabled people’s access to live music by working in partnership with audiences, artists and the music industry to implement a Charter of Best Practice in music venues and at festivals across the UK.
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22 August 2012
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Rachel Gadsden
Read more about Working with Deaf and disabled Artists»
20 August 2012
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The Mandeville Legacy project. Photo by Rachel Gadsden
Well the Olympic has come and gone and now our attention focuses on the Paralympics. With just over a week to go till the opening ceremony of the Paralympic games, we are taking a look at how London 2012 Cultural Olympiad has been working with artist with disabilities.
Read more about Accessibility and the Artist»
17 August 2012
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The Sensory Trust
The 15 May started with a hint of spring promise when 15 pupils from Doubletrees School arrived at Goss Moor. The key stage two children were keen to get out on site following a twenty minute bus trip and a rather long wait to use our sole on-site portaloo.
Read more about Goss Moor Natural Nature Reserve welcomes Doubletrees School»
16 August 2012
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Toothed Medick
Isabel Assaly from The Churches Conservation Trusts talks about the beautiful wildlife that can be found in churchyards.
Read more about Uncovering wildlife in Churchyards»
15 August 2012
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Visit Woods. Photograph by Ceri Jones.
Enjoy bold seasonal colour, banish stress and give your health a boost by discovering nature’s free playground.
Read more about Go for Gold this Autumn»
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