Tag Archives: Leicester

Filth, fury and the funny way Britain feels about Joe Orton

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Samira Ahmed

You never forget your first time. I was 19 years old. I descended into a dark, cramped basement where student actors brought to life a weird, twisted sexual triangle. Going to student drama productions in odd spaces around the University … Continue reading →

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People at work: Richard III & the 60s Town Planner

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Samira Ahmed

This piece connected the Richard III exhumation to Leicester’s repentence for sins against its medieval past. Thought it worth reposting as the High Court ruled in favour of a “dignified” burial in the city. Full details and judgement here.  Maybe you … Continue reading →

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People at work: Richard III and The 60s Town Planner

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Samira Ahmed

This piece was about Leicester’s repentence for planning atrocities against its medieval past. Thought it worth reposting as the High Court ruled in favour of a “dignified” burial in the city. Full details and judgement here.  Maybe you used to … Continue reading →

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