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2015 Destinations

A couple of weeks ago the New York Times published a list of places to visit in 2015. Ranging from city breaks like Milan and Philadelphia to roaming the Yellowstone National Park and driving across the pennines to our very own Manchester. 

Ladybird by Design

For one hundred years, Ladybird books have delighted children, their parents, grandparents and teachers alike, taking readers on a journey of discovery and enlightenment. Affordable and accessible, Ladybird books hold a significant and affectionate place in the collective psyche of the nation, conjuring up, through written word and illustration, life in Britain in more innocent times.

The De La Warr Pavilion will display over 200 original illustrations that cover a selection of Ladybird books from the late 1950s to early 1970s. Focusing on those books which reflected the world in which the reader lived, the exhibition will feature selections from the People At Work series, Shopping With Mother, the Science and Nature series as well as the Well Loved Tales and Key Words series.

The exhibition will run Saturday 24th January - Sunday 10th May 2015 at the De La Warr Pavilion Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex.

Leeds Unknown Art Spaces

Image © Leeds-List

The Tigerprint studio is a stone throw away from Leeds. It's great to find out what's going on in the city and a local blog, Leeds-List.com, is a great way to keep up to date with the newest bars, restaurants, spaces and events.

Last week they shared an article called Little Known Art Spaces in Leeds. The article lists 11 unknown creative spaces in and around the city. The spaces vary between community driven, set up by graduates, sharing workspace and traditional gallery routes.

The galleries listed are;
1. The Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery
2. The Craft Centre and Design Gallery
3. Sunny Bank Mills
4. Leeds Central Library Art Space
5. &Model Gallery
6. Enjoy Art Space
7. Mexico Project Space
8. Workshop Press Gallery
9. The Old Grammar School Gallery
10. Heart
11. Temporary Art Spaces - East Street Arts, The Photographic Angle, 1 East Parade and 1 Whitehall Riverside.

Click here to read the full article and discover new places + spaces.

If you would like to share a place or space that inspires you wed love to find out more. Email the blogging team with your story.

The Tetley

Centred around creativity, innovation and experimentation, The Tetley is a place that develops future artistic talent and opens the minds of young people, whilst at the same time engages families and individuals of all ages.

The Tetley is operated and curated by Project Space Leeds (PSL), a contemporary arts and education charity founded in 2006. PSL was established to create a platform for emerging artists across the UK and further afield, allowing them to make and show work on an expansive scale, pushing their practice within a supportive environment.

This is a really great place to visit and the food is fantastic!

 

 

The Village Bookstore

Image © Village

Village is an independent book store based in the Corn Exchange in Leeds. They specialises in self-published zines, as well as a range of contemporary art, design, fashion and photography books and magazines. 

For more information visit the website. 

Independent Liverpool

I've found this great guide to navigate your way around Liverpool's independent venues, including shops, restaurants, bars and hotels.  

To find out more visit Independent Liverpool. 

Nook & Cranny

Image © Nook & Cranny

Nook & Cranny is an indpendent card and gift shop located on Liverpool's Bold Street. Their range is handpicked from British based designers, offering cards, prints, stationery, homeware, accessories and books. They also have an online shop. 

My favourite products include the pinboard calendar and 2 greeting cards - bottom middle and right. 

Places + Spaces: Design Manchester

Design Manchester is a 10 day event taking place from the 21st October to 30th October.  

The festival will celebrate creativity, collaboration and inclusivity in the worlds of art, design, illustration, animation and photography. 

The core festival day is on Friday 24th with a full programme of events. 

Visit the website to find out more. 

Places + Spaces: Regent Street Windows

Image © Architecture.com - Brooks Brothers with Squire and Partners

The RIBA Regent Street windows project marry up great architect with flagships retailers to create beautiful installations. 

The work is on display from 1st September 2014. 

For more information visit Architecture.com

Image ©  - L-R - Penhaligon's with Al-Jawad Pike, Jack Spade with Mobile Studio, GANT with Sybarite Architects, Folli Follie with Denizen Works. 

Places + Spaces: The Disappearing Dining Club

 

Image © The Disappearing Club

The dining scene is changing and there are more and more pop up restaurants and private dining experiences on offer around the country.

The Disappearing Dining Club brings people together for dining experiences in unusual places. Think warehouses, shops, churches and salvage yards to name a few. You can even have a wedding in a secret spot.

The website has locations in London, Manchester and the South West.

To find out more visit the website.