| Measure | Arts Organisation | |
| Measure aim to inspire a passion for art, architecture and history. Placing our exhibitions in old, disused buildings and hidden spaces enables artists to create truly inventive and atmospheric artworks. Dealing directly with the context of the space offe | |
| H1 tags : ; In October 2009, Measure reopened the Kingsway Tram Subway to the general public for the first time since it's closure in 1953. Thousands of people booked tickets to visit the subway and experience 'Chord', Conrad Shawcross' epic installation.; In 1895, the newly elected London County Council (LCC) began carrying out the first major urban improvement scheme in central London. The intention was to clear the slum of Holborn to make way for a new, broad avenue, reflecting the council’s vision of London as a modern day metropolis.; The LCC wished to electrify the then horse driven tram system and expand lines not only through central London, but also across the river. By 1898, thousands of people had been re-housed and a tree-lined avenue named Kingsway in honor of Edward VII had replaced the slum.; The tram system now blossomed on either side of the river, but the wealthy upper class upheld reservations against expansion through West End and City of London. The opposition was mainly due to the fact that the tram, because of its efficiency and low fares, had become a symbol of the working class. Thus, central London stayed tram-free whilst the rest of the city’s lines were electrified.; Click here to read more about this unique relic of London's tram heritage. | |
| H2 tags : Fontsmith include FS Conrad font in 10 year celebration; Des Hughes at the Frieze Sculpture Park 2011; Thems Please, Des Hughes.; Chord, Conrad Shawcross; Subtext: Stories for the Kingsway Tram Subway; The Era |
| Last Update : | 14/December/2011 |
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