Harlow to be branded a 'Sculpture town'

It is such good news that Harlow is to be branded a 'Sculpture Town' , It will do much to change Harlow's image outside Essex.

I am always amazed by how much criticism Harlow gets from outside - often from journalists or snobs - who come to the town for 40 minutes, see one concrete building, and use it to knock the place. Yet the truth is so different. Harlow has a vibrant cultural life, great artists and writers (see my previous blog), a state of the art Museum, a beautiful town park and wonderful sculptures. Harlow has a rich heritage, yet not enough people know about it. This decision will go some way to changing that.

All in all, promoting Harlow's history - and acknowledging special cultural achievements - will do so much to ensure that Harlow is a place that people talk about and want to come to.