Al Jahili is a historic fort in Al Ain, one of the largest and most impressive in the country. Barker Langham were commissioned to develop a number of key interpretive elements as part of a comprehensive restoration and rehabilitation project of this important site. We curated Mubarak Bin London, the first ...
In 2008 Barker Langham were commissioned to develop an exhibition on the explorer, traveller and photographer Wilfred Thesiger, who twice crossed the Empty Quarter Desert in the 1940s. This permanent exhibition, which opened in December 2008, is housed in Jahili Fort in the oasis city of Al Ain. The content for ...
The UAE was the Guest of Honour at the 32nd Annual Assilah Arts Festival 2010 and commissioned Barker Langham to curate two exhibitions to celebrate UAE culture and heritage. Barker Langham developed the concept and design brief, selected content, managed the design and wrote the script for both exhibitions. 1. Continuity ...
Bedwellty House has a significance that goes far beyond south Wales. Built in 1818 and originally home to one of the most successful ironmasters in Wales, it was later given to the people of Tredegar and its local council. Aneurin Bevan, the architect of the National Health Service, began his ...
The River Roding is one of London's hidden treasures. Threading its way from rural Essex to the Thames, the route of the River offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and natural history of the landscapes through which it passes. Open meadows, former grand estates, Victorian pumping stations, post-industrial developments; ...
The Phoenix is an independent cinema which is uniquely operated by a charitable trust on behalf of the people of North London. Barker Langham were commissioned to carry some public consultation work within the local community. Our aim was to develop a deeper understanding of the needs of these audiences to ...
In 2004, a local community group set out to save Calver Weir, a scheduled ancient monument on the River Derwent in Derbyshire, built to power Calver Mill. At serious risk of being lost, the Calver Weir Restoration Project (CWRP) enlisted the services of Barker Langham to help them make their ...
Beckingham Marshes is a rare wetland habitat in the Midlands, home to important birds, flora and fauna. The RSPB’s vision is to manage this environment to enhance its biodiversity and manage the creation of new habitats. The project will also work with local groups to develop new activities for learning and ...
Victoria Park, created in 1842, was London’s first public park, and has provided a pivotal greenspace for the East End ever since. Working with LDA Design, Barker Langham took a lead role in the development of key documents for a Heritage Lottery Fund/Big Lottery Fund Parks for People Project – ...
Newarke Houses Museum and Gardens tells the story of 20th century Leicester and the history of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment. Working for Leicester City Museums and Galleries, Barker Langham developed an interpretation and design brief that helped secure Heritage Lottery Funding, define the exhibit themes and visitor routes and realise the ...
