Colin Cushion

Tag: Tourism

  • The Problem With Olympic “Legacy” In Britain

    The Problem With Olympic “Legacy” In Britain

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    Britain became unbelievably good at selling the visual success of London 2012. Measuring the deeper social legacy proved far more difficult. As talk of a northern-led Olympic bid grows, the country faces a bigger question than where the Games should happen: does Britain still know how to deliver lasting national ambition beyond branding, spectacle and…

  • Raising the Flag for the “Pearl of Bankside”

    Raising the Flag for the “Pearl of Bankside”

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    The Golden Hinde has been named one of four National Historic Ships UK Flagships of the Year for 2026, as visitors, volunteers and heritage figures gathered aboard the replica vessel at St Mary Overie Dock to celebrate its continuing place at the heart of London’s cultural landscape.

  • Keeping The Golden Hinde Afloat: The Pearl of Bankside

    Keeping The Golden Hinde Afloat: The Pearl of Bankside

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    Hidden beside Southwark Cathedral and Borough Market, The Golden Hinde remains one of London’s most tactile cultural experiences. As the historic replica marks 30 years in the capital, the team behind the ship are balancing preservation, accessibility and education while keeping a piece of maritime history alive on Bankside.