Space and place – Imperial War Museum North

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Journal of Place Management and Development

ISSN: 1753-8335

Online from: 2008

Subject Area: Built Environment

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Title:	Space and place – Imperial War Museum North
Author(s):	Jonathan Shaw, (Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK), Ben Squire Scholes, (Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK), Christopher Thurgood, (Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK)
Citation:	Jonathan Shaw, Ben Squire Scholes, Christopher Thurgood, (2008) "Space and place – Imperial War Museum North", Journal of Place Management and Development, Vol. 1 Iss: 2, pp.227 - 231
Keywords:	Buildings, Museums, United Kingdom
Article type:	Case study
DOI:	10.1108/17538330810890031 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	Purpose – This paper seeks to explore the Imperial War Museum North, located in Salford, and how it relates to both consumers and the wider area. Design/methodology/approach – Utilising the work of Edward Soja, the authors aim to understand how his work serves to facilitate a greater understanding of both the museum itself as a space, and the role the physical place plays in the context of the local surroundings. Findings – It is found that, the role of the museum is as a form of “culturally led regeneration”, in line with Soja's notion of “thirdspace”. Originality/value – The paper will appeal to those who are concerned with town planning, urban regeneration and the role of museums in contemporary space and place.