GLaM
Connecting people and places through culture, heritage and learning. To enable people to explore their past, present and future. To provide an inclusive, modern, sustainable and high-quality public service at the heart of every community.
Kettering benefits from having a cluster of heritage assets located within the town centre’s Cultural Quarter- Alfred East Art Gallery, Library and Manor House Museum (GLaM). In summer 2019, Kettering Borough Council conducted a survey to ascertain the views of residents about the changing role of the town centre. With over 700 responses, GLaM was considered the Town Centre’s greatest asset. The project’s objective is to revitalise and extend GLaM to become a Creative and Cultural anchor for North Northamptonshire which provides a blend of cultural amenity, space and teaching facilities. The project aims to be transformational, pay homage to the building’s historical character and dovetail with other cultural programmes across the town centre. The project will create flexible work/exhibition space, engage educational institutions, augment cultural/visitor and develop a programme of events to strengthen community links.
The Story so far
We will focus our resources on animating the cultural and heritage venues within GlaM, linking with the wider heritage offer within the town and conservation area. We will ensure that they are well used, locally relevant and strategically important
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The project team will be working hard over the coming weeks to update and build on this information. We will be developing blogs, sharing images and regular updates, as well as, further information on how you can get involved, shape and influence the activities and service offering as we progress.
