Cadishead in Space

This blogs presents the unfurling corporate history of Irlam and Cadishead. In a way it is a vague and amateurish homage to the film and book Robinson in Space (in which Irlam and Cadishead get a brief mention). The method is simple. Whilst acknowledging the towns' rich personal and sporting heritage, this blogs aims to provide commentary on the industrial development of Irlam and Cadishead's economic identity in a complex global world. Comments are much appreciated.

Tuesday 14 October 2008

Vernacular Culture

This story about Anthony Jones who has customised a VW Camper in a 'Mod' style has been circulating the local press for some time, but has since gone international with this press cutting from Vancouver. Interesting how circuits of cultural capital transcend both time and space to produce particular geographies and flows of creativity.

clipped from www.bclocalnews.com

Anthony Jones, centre, a construction worker from Irlam, Manchester, was the winner of the The Who Magic Bus that was provided by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust.