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Tyne and Wear's restoration projects go on show

Residents and visitors have the chance to tour Tyne and Wear’s own restoration projects as part of Architecture Week 2006. TyneWear Partnership is laying on a series of free tours around North Shields, South Shields, Sunderland, Newcastle and Gateshead to see some of its best restoration projects.The tours will take in a number of sites, including Sunderland’s Empire Theatre, the National Glass Centre, the fish quay at North Shields, the Millennium Bridge and the Centre for Children’s Books. George Snaith, assistant director of TyneWear Partnership, said: “All these projects are shining examples of how the transformation of derelict buildings can kick start the regeneration of an area and add value to a city’s existing infrastructure. “By breathing new life into tired areas like these, we are supporting both cultural renaissance and economic regeneration across Tyne and Wear. “A key part of our work is ensuring we capitalise on creativity and culture to continue to drive the growth and prosperity of the North East. Culture and regeneration are central to our vision of enabling Tyne and Wear to become one of Europe’s fastest growing metropolitan areas by 2024.“Architecture Week, which runs from Friday 16th June to Sunday 25th June, is a nationwide initiative organised by the National Arts Council England and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), and includes a series of tours, talks and presentations. To book a place on one of the tours or to find out more contact David Johnson on 0191 548 5860.

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