Geographical Association Talk: Nottingham's river: the Leen, risk management and place making

In this talk, the School of Geography's Dr David Beckingham uses the case study of the Leen to examine the intersecting geographical factors shaping urban rivers. The Leen was historically important to Nottingham’s industrial and urban development, yet in places it is hard to see – diverted, buried in culverts, hidden behind sheet piling. Past decisions taken to manage risks have left challenges today, such as flood risk.

The talk will present findings from archive research, field work and laboratory analysis, and connect A-Level specification themes of risk management, contemporary urban environments and place making.

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Doors open at 4.30pm. Lecture starts at 5pm.

Free of charge.

All welcome.