In this episode, we take a look at seaside towns. Often portrayed in books and films as being a unique combination of pleasure and danger, the modern day coastal town carries a lot of its past alongside the challenges of the current day.
Associate Professor, Dr Tom Sykes & Dr Louis Netter from the University of Portsmouth have collaborated to produce a book called ‘Coast Of Teeth’, exploring Britain’s seaside towns through words and pictures. You’ll hear how they used a method called ‘psychogeography’ and discover some surprising facts about coastal communities around the world.
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Host: John Worsey
Producers: Robyn Montague & Glenn Harris for the University Of Portsmouth, Rick Simmonds & Katharine Kerr for Podcast Pioneers
Production Assistant: Vilma Olofsson
USEFUL LINKS
Dr Tom Sykes: https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/tom-sykes
Dr Louis Netter: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/louis-netter
University of Portsmouth’s School of Art, Design & Performance: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/organisational-structure/our-academic-structure/faculty-of-creative-and-cultural-industries/school-of-art-design-and-performance
Psychogeography: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/p/psychogeography
Coast Of Teeth: https://www.coastofteeth.com/