Thinking

Thinking

Launching Fourth Street's new project delivery service

January 31, 2022

Jim Roberts
Regeneration
Health & Wellbeing
Heritage

Launching Fourth Street's new project delivery service

Launching Fourth Street's new project delivery service

The restoration of Swindon’s iconic Health Hydro – the Victorian baths and dispensary that became a blueprint for the NHS – has taken a big step forward, with the appointment of Fourth Street to lead the design team and develop its restoration plans.

Fatboy Slim

May 10, 2021

Jim Roberts
Heritage
Tourism

Fatboy Slim

Fatboy Slim

After DJ'ing a gig in the British Airways i360 this summer, Jim Roberts - director of Fourth Street - met up with Cook to discuss his views on Brighton, its heritage and tourism.

From Country Estate to Council Estate

February 14, 2021

Jim Roberts
Covid-19
Heritage
Housing

From Country Estate to Council Estate

From Country Estate to Council Estate

Jim Roberts reflects on a challenging year for the National Trust and dreams up a radical idea.

Change in Museums

May 11, 2020

Dan Anderson
Collections
Heritage
Museums

Change in Museums

Change in Museums

As museums and heritage attractions prepare to relaunch in a world without tourists, many will need to find ways to engage a local market that has lapsed. Dan Anderson describes a dynamic model of the resident market which points to the importance of regular product renewal.

Swindon's Heritage Boost

April 23, 2020

Jim Roberts
Health & Wellbeing
Heritage

Swindon's Heritage Boost

Swindon's Heritage Boost

Jim Roberts watched Swindon Borough Council's locked down Cabinet come to an important decision on two of the city's most important heritage assets. This is his reaction.