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08 March 2022

LCA and CDA join forces to #BreaktheBias

Together we are launching UN_biased, a year-long research and engagement project which will explore what it takes to create a truly inclusive economy.

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07 March 2022

On London: St Mary’s Nunnery and the well that gave Clerkenwell its name

Medieval London was a wellspring of religious institutions and observance.

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28 February 2022

Central District Alliance Community Funds

These funds are for community and charity groups in the Camden and Islington area of the Central District Alliance. At CDA we believe in the power of community and partnered with ActionFunder to deliver direct to community support.

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21 February 2022

On London: Gamages – Holborn’s pioneer department store

It sold just about everything, but especially toys and sports equipment, and took pride in offering lower prices than all the competition.

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08 February 2022

EC1 Echo interviews CDA CEO

Trees, tourists, jobs and apps: Debbie Akehurst of the Central District Alliance talks about its plans for EC1 by Oliver Bennett

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03 February 2022

On London: What Holborn gave to football

The game been played in London for centuries with on discernible rules but one day in a pub on Great Queen Street that began to change.

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25 January 2022

Now supercharge London’s Covid recovery, say business leaders

CDA Chair Alexander Jan comments in Evening Standard calling on the government to maintain a commitment to London.

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24 January 2022

On London: Margaret Cavendish, singular scholar of Clerkenwell

She was mocked in her time, but the enigmatic duchess is now admired for her literary output and intellectual insights.

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20 January 2022

CDA Chair comments on working from home

Central District Alliance Chair Alexander Jan was quoted in the Mail Online on the changes of working from home orders.

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