Join us on Thursday 18 June for ‘Whose Heritage Is It Anyway?’ - a special edition of #FightClub as part of the FROM THE QUARTER TO THE MORTAR: The Story of 15 Norton Folgate exhibition programme, in partnership with the London Festival of Architecture 2026.
The debate examines how heritage is contested, subjective, and constantly reinterpreted. From vocal communities to perceptions of indifferent developers, it asks whether there is ever a single ‘right’ approach to conservation, when buildings - like people - live many different lives.
+ Can the past be re-imagined?
+ Are certain periods of history more important than others?
+ Should preservation take priority over progress?
Stepping into the ring:
+ Robert Briggs -Hackney Society
+ Ailish Killilea - Townscape
+ Freidrich Ludewig - ACME
+ Laura Mark - Twentieth Century Society
+ Fred Pilbrow - Pilbrow & Partners
+ Neal Shasore - The School of Building CIC
Tickets available here.
Hosted by Morris+Company since 2021, #FightClub is a fast, friendly debating series bringing experts together to explore contemporary urban issues with a live, participatory audience.