Category: Urban Life

PRDHT Chairman Dennis Miles and Hannah Prowse CEO of the Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust launching the Triangle Girls project Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust (PRDHT) launched its mobile exhibition and the ‘Colin Lay education resource pack’ for the culmination of the ‘Triangle Girls’ project on 29 March 2022. The project explored women workers in…

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As its collection of push pin holes suggest, this note has been pinned to the bulletin board above my desk for the past, oh, I don’t know how how many years. It’s a reference to something I learned in graduate school from Wayne Lawson, then Executive Director of the Ohio Arts Council. The idea was,…

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Towards Child-Friendly Urban Spaces IntroductionThe rapid development of modern cities has brought numerous benefits, but it has also led to unintended consequences, particularly neglecting the needs of children in urban planning. Jacobs (1961) criticized that most city designs prioritize adults, resulting in a decline in spaces where children can safely play and explore. In reality,…

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Recumbent cycling offers a completely different experience compared to traditional upright cycling. It involves riding a bike with a laid-back, reclined position, supported by a comfortable seat and backrest. This ergonomic design helps reduce strain on the back, neck, and wrists, making it an ideal choice for people with back pain or joint issues. It…

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New Decade, New Digs After being a homeowner with a garden for 25 years, I will be an apartment dweller in search of a garden to love. Because my property is on the market, I had to secure an apartment as my landing place. In the meantime, I have been moving carloads of boxes over…

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Is raising chickens something you’re considering? If so, here are five reasons you’ll love raising a small flock of hens. 1. Raising Chickens for Farm-Fresh Eggs Raising chickens in a small urban or suburban backyard is farming on a small scale. If you’ve already been buying eggs from a local farmer, you know backyard eggs are…

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Spring, 2016. It was a scarlet coloured door, Becky opened the front door with a creak. The doors and windows looked perfectly crafted, must have been carpentered by one person, perfectly proportioned and seamless throughout the facade. The opening strains of Floyd’s ‘Pigs on the wing’ were audible from the living room, though one can…

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Good morning all! I just thought I would post a couple of the resources I really like to access in case they may be of help to other gardeners. Before I get to the good stuff I feel compelled to give you an insight into my gardening style. I’ve basically been around gardens my whole…

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As a renowned street artist, Sonny ‘Sundancer’ Behan has dedicated much of his career to raising awareness about endangered animals through his striking murals. His collaborations with various organisations, such as the United Nations, UNICEF and WWF, to depict endangered animals in public art have not only showcased his artistic talent but also served as…

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To mark the publication of new contributions to our Cambridge Elements in Global Urban History series, we will feature interviews with authors and share short excerpts from their work. Here, GUHP Blog associate editor Maytal Mark interviews Mariana Dantas and Emma Hart, the authors of Early Modern Atlantic Cities. Mariana Dantas is Associate Professor of…

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