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Leybourne Lakes Country Park

Leybourne Lakes Country Park is near Snodland, in Kent, England. The park, which opened in 2004, was created from disused gravel pits that have been flooded and landscaped to make fishing and wildlife lakes. History In the 1930s a river fed from Leybourne led past the small hamlet of Lunsford (part of Larkfield) and then past Ham Hill (part of Snodland) into the River Medway. Snodland was once a centre of industry along the river, with papermaking and chalk quarries being the main employers in the town. A footpath leads into the park from Brook Street, Snodland, near the entrance to Brookland Lake. The village of Larkfield (to the south of the lakes) has expanded rapidly since the M20 motorway was constructed in the 1970s and it continues to grow, with new housing developments being built. Mineral extraction also ceased in the 1970s. The gravel pits and surrounding area were designated as a Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI). The site was identified in the 'Tonbridge and Malling Local Plan' for development into a country park, with the partnership of Berkeley Homes. The housing development of 'The Lakes in Leybourne' by Berkeley Homes (seen in the photos), was created beside one of the disused gravel pits that had been turned into man-made lakes. The decision to build on this area was unpopular with some Larkfield residents, but the remaining lakes were turned into a country park and nature reserve to offset the impact of this new housing. The lakes and reserve were later handed over to Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council in 2004 and since November 2021 have been managed by Tonbridge & Malling Leisure Trust (trading as 'tmactive'). They are the current owners and maintain the lakes and paths. Facilities The 93 hectares (230 acres) of lakes now provide a peaceful location for wildlife and birdwatching, whilst also allowing watersports enthusiasts the opportunity to windsurf, canoe and kayak in the man-made lakes. Diving also takes place in one of the lakes. Around the lakes are a series of woods and gentle trails, popular with dogwalkers and recreational walkers. A small charge is payable for use of car parking, situated close to the visitor centre which has a cafe. Lakes in the north and west of the park are also used for angling by private fishing clubs. Leybourne Lakes is home to Malling parkrun, which takes place every Saturday morning at 9am, incorporating two laps of the main lake. (https://www.parkrun.org.uk/malling/ Archived 31 March 2024 at the Wayback Machine). The inaugural event was on October 3rd 2015. External links Leybourne Lakes Country Park Archived 8 March 2024 at the Wayback Machine Malling parkrun Archived 12 July 2018 at the Wayback Machine Leybourne Lakes Country Park Management Plan 2017 - 2021 References
Leytonstone School

Leytonstone School is a coeducational community secondary school located on Colworth Road in Leytonstone, London, England. Admissions The school formerly specialised in Business and Enterprise. The school numbers 971 students, as of the last Ofsted inspection of the school in 2021. History Originally a grammar school called Leyton County High School for Girls, the buildings at the junction of Colworth Road and Forest Road on the edge of Epping Forest were opened in 1911; girls were transferred there from the private Elson House Girls High School in Wallwood Road and from the mixed Leyton and Leytonstone high schools. The school was built on the site of Forest Farm and was designed in the Tudor style by William Jacques ARIBA, who was the architect for the Leyton Urban District Council. In 1968, it was renamed Leyton Senior High School for Girls when it became a comprehensive school for 14- to 18-year-old girls. In 1986, it became a mixed comprehensive under a borough re-organisation of schools and changed its name to Leytonstone School. It achieved Business and Enterprise specialist school status in 2007. Successful re-designation in 2008 enabled Leytonstone to retain this specialism and acquire a further specialism, 'Leadership Partners' in February 2009. It has also been designated an HPSS (high performing specialist school). Alumni Leytonstone School Leyton County High School for Girls Sonita Alleyne, OBE, FRSA, co-founder and former CEO of Somethin’ Else, a media production company, and Master of Jesus College, Cambridge. She is the first black master of any Oxbridge college Dame Sharon Michele White DBE, Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership and former Chief Executive of the British media regulator Ofcom. References External links School website OFSTED report EduBase
Barbican Centre

Barbican Centre je kulturní centrum v centru Londýna, které vlastní instituce City of London Corporation. Je součástí komplexu Barbican Estate na severním okraji londýnské City. V areálu se nachází koncertní hala s kapacitou 1943 míst, divadlo s 1 156 místy, další menší divadla, kina a knihovna. Pořádají se zde výstavy a místní koncertní hala je sídlem orchestrů BBC Symphony Orchestra a London Symphony Orchestra a také divadelní společnosti Royal Shakespeare Company. Centrum bylo otevřeno dne 3. března 1982 a je zapsáno v druhé třídě seznamu listed building. Architekty budov jsou Peter „Joe“ Chamberlin, Geoffry Powell a Christoph Bon. Odkazy Reference Externí odkazy Obrázky, zvuky či videa k tématu Barbican Centre na Wikimedia Commons (anglicky) Oficiální web
Barbican Arts Centre

Barbican Arts Centre er et stort kommunalt kulturcenter i City of London. Det åbnede i 1982, efter at have blevet planlagt helt siden slutningen af 2. verdenskrig, da området blev meget skadet af bombning. Komplekset har en stor koncertsal, et stort og et lille teater, et offentlig bibliotek, kunstgalleriet Barbican Art Gallery , tre biografsale, mere uformelle små scener, restauranter, konferencelokaler og udstillingslokaler. På ydersiden er der anlagt en terrasse og en lille sø. Eksterne links Hjemmeside
Barbican Centre

Das Barbican Centre ist das größte Kultur- und Konferenzzentrum von London. Es wurde 1982 eröffnet und wird dem Baustil des Brutalismus zugeordnet. Es liegt im Ostteil der City of London und umfasst die Barbican Hall (Konzerthalle mit 1949 Sitzplätzen), das Barbican Theatre (Theater mit 1166 Sitzplätzen), das Pit Theatre (Theater mit 200 Sitzplätzen), die Barbican Art Gallery, drei Kinos und sieben Konferenzsäle. Es ist Sitz des London Symphony Orchestra. 2025 wurde das Barbican Centre von rund 1,59 Millionen Menschen besucht. Baugeschichte Das Quartier Barbican in der Innenstadt von London wurde im Zweiten Weltkrieg durch Angriffe der deutschen Luftwaffe (The Blitz) weitgehend zerstört. In den 1950er-Jahren wurde ein Architektenwettbewerb für seine Überbauung veranstaltet. Er wurde von dem damals einflussreichen Architekturbüro Chamberlin, Powell and Bon gewonnen. Es arbeitete ein Projekt für die größte Wohnsiedlung der City of London (Barbican Estate) und für ein Kulturzentrum aus. Die Corporation of London ließ das Barbican Centre zwischen 1971 und 1982 für damals 156 Millionen Pfund Sterling erbauen. Am 3. März 1982 wurde es von Königin Elisabeth II. eröffnet. Literatur Joachim G. Jacobs: London Barbican. Eine Megastruktur der Moderne und ihre Außenräume. In: Die Gartenkunst 24 (2/2012), S. 285–302. Weblinks Offizielle Website von Barbican Centre (englisch) Einzelnachweise
Barbican Centre

Le Barbican Centre est un centre culturel situé au nord de la Cité de Londres. Il s'agit du plus grand centre des arts du spectacle d'Europe. En plein cœur du Barbican Estate, le centre accueille les concerts de musique classique ou contemporaine, des représentations théâtrales, des projections de films et des expositions d'art. Il abrite aussi une bibliothèque, trois restaurants et une serre tropicale. Le London Symphony Orchestra et le BBC Symphony Orchestra y sont également basés. Le Barbican Centre est membre du Global Cultural Districts Network. Conçu dans les années 1960, il est construit dans les années 1970 et inauguré en 1982 par la reine Élisabeth II. Le complexe abrite la Royal Shakespeare Company jusqu'en mai 2001. C'est un monument classé de grade II Le Barbican Centre est géré, financé et appartient à la Corporation de la Cité de Londres, le troisième plus important mécène des arts au Royaume-Uni. La construction résulte d'un don de la Cité de Londres à la nation, et a coûté 161 millions de livres. Salles de spectacles et autres activités Barbican Hall : 1 943 places (siège du London Symphony Orchestra et du BBC Symphony Orchestra) Barbican Theatre : 1 156 places The Pit : salle de théâtre (200 places) Barbican Cinema : trois salles (respectivement 288, 255 et 155 places) Galerie d'art : une Restaurants : trois Halls de conférence : sept Halls d'exposition : deux Stations de métro à proximité Barbican Moorgate St. Paul's Farringdon Liverpool Street Notes et références Liens externes (en) Site officiel Portail de l’architecture et de l’urbanisme Portail du théâtre Portail du snooker Portail de Londres Portail de l’opéra Portail de la musique classique Portail des monuments classés au Royaume-Uni
Barbican Centre

Il Barbican Centre è il più grande centro teatrale d'Europa. Situato a nord della City of London, nel cuore del Barbican Estate, il complesso ospita concerti di musica classica e contemporanea, spettacoli teatrali, mostre d'arte e sale cinematografiche. Vi hanno sede anche una biblioteca pubblica e tre ristoranti. La London Symphony Orchestra e la BBC Symphony Orchestra hanno la loro sede presso l'auditorium del Barbican Centre. Il Barbican Centre è stato fondato ed è di proprietà della City of London Corporation, la terza fondazione artistica più grande della Gran Bretagna. Venne costruito come omaggio della città di Londra a tutta la Nazione e venne inaugurato nel 1982 dalla Regina Elisabetta II. Dal 2001 al 2006, dal 2011 al 2019 e dal 2021 è sede dello UK Championship, torneo della Tripla corona dello snooker. Sale esistenti nel Centro Barbican Hall: capacità 1.949; sede della London Symphony Orchestra e della BBC Symphony Orchestra. Barbican Theatre: capacità 1.166 Pit: capacità flessibile di circa 200 posti Art Gallery e The Curve: Barbican Cinema - 3 sale: capacità: 288, 255 e 155 Spazi comuni. Ristoranti: 3 Sale per conferenze: 7 Sale per mostre: 2 Note Altri progetti Wikimedia Commons contiene immagini o altri file su Barbican Centre Collegamenti esterni (EN) Sito ufficiale, su barbican.org.uk. (EN) Barbican Centre, su MusicBrainz, MetaBrainz Foundation. The Barbican Centre sito ufficiale, su barbican.org.uk. Storia del Barbican Estate, su cityoflondon.gov.uk. URL consultato l'8 luglio 2007 (archiviato dall'url originale il 28 ottobre 2008).
Barbican Centre

Barbican Centre é um centro de arte situado em Londres (Reino Unido), no coração de Barbican Estate. Inaugurado em 1982, num local da cidade destruído por bombardeamentos na Segunda Guerra Mundial, é um dos maiores da Europa. No Barbican Centre há frequentes concertos de música clássica e contemporânea, representações teatrais, projeções de cinema e exposições de arte. Na sala de concertos têm sede a Orquestra Sinfónica de Londres e a Orquestra Sinfónica da BBC. O centro pertence à City of London Corporation, a terceira maior fundação de arte do Reino Unido. Foi construído em 1982 como "um presente da cidade à nação", ao custo de 161 milhões de libras. Segundo um inquérito feito pela BBC, o edifício recebeu a duvidosa honra de ser o mais feio de Londres. Instalações O centro conta com numerosas salas e espaços artísticos: Barbican Hall, sala de concertos para 1949 espectadores. Barbican Theatre, teatro de 1.166 lugares. The Pit, teatro flexível com capacidade para 200 assistentes. Barbican Art Gallery e pequeno anexo em forma de ferradura, Curve. Barbican Cinema, 3 salas de cinema de 288, 255 e 155 lugares. Espaços informais para atividades cénicas. 3 restaurantes. 7 salas de conferências e 2 espaços para exposições. Perto do Barbican Centre, embora não integrados neste, ficam a Guildhall School of Music and Drama e a Biblioteca Barbican Municipal. Perto, em Aldersgate, fica o Museu de Londres. O Centro é servido por uma estação do Metropolitano de Londres. Referências Ligações externas «Página oficial do centro» (em inglês) História do Barbican Estate Artigo de Martin Kettle, "Good Old Barbican", publicado em The Guardian 2 de março de 2002
Barbican Centre

Barbican Centre este un centru de arte interpretative aflat pe domeniul Barbican Estate din Londra și cel mai mare de acest fel din Europa. Centrul găzduiește concerte de muzică clasică și contemporană, spectacole de teatru, proiecții de film și expoziții de artă. Aici se află, de asemenea, o bibliotecă, trei restaurante și un conservator. Barbican Centre este membru al Global Cultural Districts Network. Orchestra Simfonică din Londra și Orchestra Simfonică BBC își susțin concertele în Sala de Concerte a Centrului. În 2013 a devenit din nou locul de desfășurare al Royal Shakespeare Company din Londra, după ce compania plecase în 2001. Barbican Centre este deținut, finanțat și administrat de către City of London Corporation, a treia cea mai mare fundație artistică din Marea Britanie. A fost construit ca un cadou al orașului pentru poporul englez, a costat 161 de milioane de lire (echivalentul a 480 de milioane de lire în 2014) și a fost deschis oficial pentru public de către regina Elisabeta a II-a pe 3 martie 1982. Barbican Centre este cunoscut, de asemenea, pentru arhitectura brutalistă. Note Legături externe The Barbican Centre official website The history of the Barbican Estate Stay with Barbican Centre hotels Arhivat în 5 martie 2016, la Wayback Machine. "Martin Kettle, "Good Old Barbican", The Guardian (London), 2 March 2002 Analysis of the Centre after 20 years. The Barbican Centre, QuickTime VR Arhivat în 18 ianuarie 2013, la Archive.is Interview with Alex Webb at The Barbican
Barbican Centre

Barbican Centre är ett kulturcentrum i London i England. Det huserar utrymmen för scenkonsterna och är det största kulturcentrumet i Europa. Här framförs konserter, teater, filmvisning och konstutställningar och symfoniorkestrarna London Symphony Orchestra och BBC Symphony Orchestra har sin hemvist i Barbican Centre. Här finns också musikhögskolan Guildhall School of Music & Drama, ett av Londons fem stadsbibliotek, specialiserat på musik och konst samt restauranger och konferensutrymmen. Historia Komplexet finansierades, byggdes och sköts av City of London som en gåva till nationen. Barbican Centre hade en lång planeringstid och öppnade långt efter att den omgivande Barbican Estate stod klart. Det byggdes i ett område som bombades svårt under andra världskriget. 1955 lämnades de första förslagen på centret in och 1959 valdes förslaget av Chamberlin, Powell and Bon ut. 1960 blev Royal Shakespeare Company och London Symphony Orchestra engagerade i projektet. Det dröjde till 1971 innan byggarbetena startade. Komplexet invigdes av Storbritanniens drottning Elizabeth II 1982. Det byggdes i brutalistisk stil och utsågs till Londons fulaste byggnad 2003. Det har också listats som ett område av arkitektoniskt intresse för "...its scale, its cohesion and the ambition of the project", ungefär för "...sin storlek, sammanhang och ambition". Salonger och andra utrymmen Barbican Hall: Konsertsal med plats 1 943 personer. Barbican Theatre: Teater med plats för 1 156 personer. The Pit: Flexibel teater med plats för 200 personer. Barbican Art Gallery: Galleri. The Curve: Galleri. Barbican Film: Biograf med 3 salonger med plats för 288, 156 och 156. Barbican Library: Stadsbibiotek, specialiserat på konst och musik. Restauranger: 3. Konferenssalar: 7. Utställningssalar: 2. Bilder Källor Den här artikeln är helt eller delvis baserad på material från engelskspråkiga Wikipedia, tidigare version. Externa länkar Officiell webbsida Wikimedia Commons har media som rör Barbican Centre.
Library for Iranian Studies

Library for Iranian Studies is a major Persian library in Acton district of London, England. It has over 30,000 books in the Persian language, as well as English and other languages. The library receives no governmental funding and is voluntary controlled. Services The main services of the Library include: Books, manuscripts, and CDs for reference and loan Persian newspapers and periodicals Free access to PCs including the Internet Enquiry services and community information Black and white photocopier Persian classes Lectures on different cultural, historical and social issues At present there are over 30,000 cultural and political books and other publications for public use. History The library was opened on November 16, 1991, with only 2,500 books in a rented premises. However, after financial support by members of the Iranian community in London the owners were able to purchase new premises which were opened to public on April 9, 1994. Activities As well as being a centre for academic research on Iranian culture, politics and history, the library hosts range of classes to teach Persian language, as well as other events. References External links Official website
Library of Birmingham

Die Library of Birmingham ist eine öffentliche Bibliothek im Zentrum von Birmingham, England, die am 3. September 2013 eröffnet wurde. Die Bibliothek wurde vom Rat der Stadt als maßgebliches Projekt zur Entwicklung des Stadtzentrums betrieben und für geschätzte 188,8 Millionen Pfund Sterling erbaut. Sie gilt als größte öffentliche Bibliothek des Vereinigten Königreichs und als größter kultureller öffentlicher Raum in Europa sowie als größte regionale Bibliothek Europas. Bau Das Bauwerk wurde von der niederländischen Architekturfirma Mecanoo (Architektin: Francine Houben) in Zusammenarbeit mit BuroHappold entworfen, die im August 2008 als Gewinner eines internationalen Wettbewerbs hervorgingen. Die Vorbereitung des Grundstücks und archäologische Arbeiten begannen zwischen den Gebäuden Baskerville House und Birmingham Repertory Theatre bereits, bevor die Planungsphase abgeschlossen war. Der Bau wurde vom Carillion-Konzern ausgeführt, begonnen im Januar 2010 mit dem Ziel der Eröffnung am 3. September. Eröffnung Die offizielle Eröffnung am 3. September 2013 nahm Malala Yousafzai vor, eine 16-jährige Schülerin, die in Pakistan einen Anschlag der Taliban überlebte und jetzt in Birmingham lebt. Bevor sie eine Tafel enthüllte, sagte sie: „Let us not forget that even one book, one pen, one teacher can change the world.“ (Lasst uns nicht vergessen, dass sogar nur ein Buch, ein Stift, ein Lehrer die Welt verändern können.). Ed Vaizey, der Kultusminister (Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries), war ebenfalls anwesend. Sammlungen Die Bibliothek bietet 400.000 Bücher, 40 % ihres Bestandes, auf einer Fläche von 35.000 m². Die Bibliothek besitzt einige Sammlungen von internationaler Bedeutung, darunter die Boulton & Watt Archive, das Bournville Village Trust Archiv, das Charles Parker Archiv, die Parker Sammlung von Kinderbüchern, die Wingate Bett Sammlung von Fahrkarten, das Archiv des British Institute of Organ Studies und die Bibliothek der Railway and Canal Historical Society. Der holzgetäfelte Shakespeare Memorial Room wurde 1882 von John Henry Chamberlain für die erste Central Library entworfen. Als deren altes Gebäude 1974 abgerissen wurde, wurde dieser Raum zerlegt und später in den neuen Bibliothekskomplex integriert. Als die Library of Birmingham errichtet wurde, zog er erneut um, diesmal in das oberste Geschoss. Er beherbergt die wichtigste Shakespeare-Sammlung Großbritanniens und neben der Folger Shakespeare Library die wichtigste der Welt. Die Sammlung enthält 43.000 Bände, darunter Exemplare der ersten vier Folio-Ausgaben, einschließlich der First Folio von 1623, über 70 Ausgaben von Stücken, die vor 1709 gedruckt wurden, sowie eine nahezu vollständige Sammlung von Shakespeare-Gesamtausgaben. Weblinks Webpräsenz der Library of Birmingham In Progress: Library of Birmingham / Mecanoo architecten archdaily.com Einzelnachweise
Biblioteca di Birmingham

La biblioteca di Birmingham (Library of Birmingham) è una biblioteca inaugurata nel 2013 a Birmingham, nel Regno Unito. Progettata dallo studio di architettura Mecanoo, ha sostituito la demolita Birmingham Central Library. Descrizione Affacciata sulla Centenary Square, nel centro di Birmingham, è affiancata dagli edifici del Birmingham Repertory Theatre, a cui è collegato tramite una tettoia, e della Baskerville House. L'edificio è realizzato in vetro trasparente, con un rivestimento esterno composto da un intreccio di cerchi metallici, con un riferimento al passato industriale della città. Internamente la struttura è formata da otto piani circolari, collegati tra loro tramite scale mobili sospese. Collezioni Shakespeare Memorial Room In cima all'edificio è situata una stanza di lettura dedicata al drammaturgo inglese William Shakespeare, realizzata nel 1882 dall'architetto locale John Henry Chamberlain. La Shakespeare Memorial Room è caratterizzata da uno spiccato decorativismo, con rappresentazioni di fiori, foglie e uccelli, per riflettere la vitalità dell'opera di Shakespeare. Per molto tempo la stanza stessa ha contenuto una grande collezione di libri e documenti relativi a Shakespeare (43 000 libri), tra cui una copia del First Folio, affermandosi così come una delle due principali raccolte di questo genere insieme alla Folger Shakespeare Library di Washington. Quando la stanza è stata rimontata all'interno della nuova biblioteca, le opere sono state spostate in uno spazio che ne consente una migliore conservazione, comunque all'interno dell'edificio. Boulton and Watt Collection La biblioteca ospita anche l'archivio della compagnia fondata da James Watt e Matthew Boulton, prima produttrice del motore a vapore. La collezione consiste di 550 volumi contenenti migliaia di disegni, lettere e libri contabili. Riconoscimenti 2014: premiata come edificio dell'anno ai National Constructing Excellence Awards; 2014: finalista al Premio Stirling; 2014: premiata come edificio dell'anno dal Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors; 2014: premiata come edificio dell'anno delle Midlands Occidentali dal Royal Institute of British Architects. Note Voci correlate Birmingham Central Library Altri progetti Wikimedia Commons contiene immagini o altri file su Biblioteca di Birmingham Collegamenti esterni Sito ufficiale, su birmingham.gov.uk. (EN) Biblioteca di Birmingham, su setlist.fm.
Library of Birmingham

De Library of Birmingham is een bibliotheek aan Centenary in het Engelse Birmingham. De bibliotheek werd geopend in 2013 naar een ontwerp van Mecanoo. Het is de grootste openbare bibliotheek van het VK en de grootste regionale bib van Europa. De Shakespeare Memorial Room omvat 43000 boeken en is (samen met de Folger Shakespeare Library) de belangrijkste William Shakespeare-collectie ter wereld. Externe link Officiële website
Бирмингемская библиотека

Бирмингемская библиотека — публичная библиотека Бирмингема в Англии. Расположена в западной части сити. После открытия 3 сентября 2013 года заменила Центральную библиотеку Бирмингема. По оценкам стоимость библиотеки составляет 188 800 000 фунтов. Библиотека рассматривается советом города в качестве флагманского проекта реконструкции Бирмингема. Бирмингемскую библиотеку называют самой крупной публичной библиотекой в Великобритании, крупнейшим культурным пространством в Европе, и одной из крупнейших региональных библиотек Европы. Вместимость учреждения составляет до трёх тысяч человек. Здание библиотеки было спроектировано голландским архитектором Франсин Хаубен и её архитектурным бюро Mecanoo. Фасад строения практически полностью остеклён, кроме верхних этажей отведённых под архив, стены которого покрыты золотистым анодированным алюминием. За первый год работы в библиотеке побывало около 2 700 000 человек, из которых большинство — это туристы. Примечания