Tag: James Dunnett
It may be time to revisit the old idea of moving the seat of British government out of London
London continues to dominate British public life, with political decision-making centralised to an almost unbelievable degree. Previous reformers have posited separating the financial and political capitals of the UK, by moving the political element elsewhere, with the Yorkshire moors even being suggested. James Dunnett argues that it may be time to revisit that radical proposal. Similar PostsBook Review: […]
Book Review: ‘Demolishing Whitehall: Leslie Martin, Harold Wilson and the Architecture of White Heat’ by Adam Scharr and Stephen Thornton
In the 1960’s, plans were advanced to demolish Whitehall and start from scratch. James Dunnett finds ‘Demolishing Whitehall: Leslie Martin, Harold Wilson and the Architecture of White Heat’ By Adam Scharr and Stephen Thornton which covers the saga a fascinating read, and admires the spirit of the report which set the whole chain of events into motion. Similar PostsIt may be time to […]
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