Nicholas Crane

Distinguished Lecture Series - The Making of the British Landscape

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Nick is a geographer, author and broadcaster.

  • From: Wednesday 7 March 2018, 6 pm
  • To: Wednesday 7 March 2018, 7.15 pm
  • Location: Lecture theatre 2, Nottingham Trent University, City Campus, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, NG1 4BU,
  • Cost: Free
  • Booking deadline: Wednesday 7 March 2018, 9.00 am

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In recent years, Nick has become best known for presenting the BBC2 TV series Coast, Map Man, Great British Journeys, Britannia and Town. Nick is President of the Royal Geographical Society and was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Science from NTU in July 2012.

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Lecture synopsis:

How much do we know about the place we call ‘home’?  The British landscape has been continuously occupied by humans for 12,000 years, from the end of the Ice Age till the twenty-first century. It has been transformed from a European peninsula of glacier and tundra to an island of glittering cities and exquisite countryside.


In this geographical journey through time, we discover the ancient relationship between people and place and the deep-rooted tensions between town and countryside. As Britain lurches from an exploitative past towards a more sustainable future, this is the story of our age.

Location details

Address:

Nottingham Trent University
City Campus
Goldsmith Street
Nottingham
NG1 4BU

Parking:

Discounted city centre parking is available at Q-Park Talbot Street:

Q Park Talbot Street

Stanley Place

Nottingham

NG1 5GG

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