A couple of weeks ago, news of private developers netting hedges and trees to prevent migratory birds nesting in them…
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commons (2)
I’ve been reading some legal scholarship on the registration of commons and village greens. One of the main themes throughout…
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a revival of interest in land reform
I’m curious as to why there has been an upsurge in academic and trade books on the issue of land…
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Interview on North Manchester Radio
Hannah Priest of North Manchester Radio interviewed me last week for her programme A Helping of History. Listen to hear…
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definitions of public space
I’m starting to compile as many definitions of public space as I can from here. 2011 First, the definition from…
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who owns England and land registration
Quick post – As you may know, this project is very much inspired by the great project Who Owns England?…
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locales: the Webb Estate, Surrey
The Webb Estate near Purley, Surrey, is an odd place, a exclusive-feeling village of ‘desirable’ houses, but with indications of…
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locales: Cropper Street, Manchester (1)
This is the most radical street in Manchester history, in my opinion. In April 2017, I took a field trip…
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