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Myself and Mr. Clarke in discussion

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The Countryside and Cultural Change

 

Conference, review and discussions

Sainsbury Centre,

Garden Restaurant

Friday 3rd December 2010

 

                                                Review of Culture of the Countryside, summary of its methods and findings:

 

5.30 – 6.30                           Keynote Lecture and discussion

                                               

The countryside and cultural change – from localism to  globalisation?

                                                Dr Sanna Inthorn, School of Political Social and International Studies

Discussion led by:

 Rt. Hon. Charles Clarke (Visiting Professor, School of Political Social and International Studies & former MP for Norwich South) &

 Dr Rupert Read, School of Philosophy & Green Norwich City Councillor.

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