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2012 Programme

The MLA is playing a key role in the Cultural Olympiad. We want the Cultural Olympiad to transform the way people experience museums, libraries and archvies and to sustain a legacy for people in London and all regions. This Spring, we have launched our flagship project, Stories of the World. Phase 2 of Literature & Storytelling and The People's Record are also now underway. See below for details. For further information, please contact:

Programme Manager for 2012 isobel.siddons@mla.gov.uk 020 7273 8285 or

Project Manager for 2012 vanessa.harbar@mla.gov.uk 0121 345 7331

Stories of the World

Stories of the World is one of the major projects of the four-year London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.

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Paralympic Inspirations

Museums in the West Midlands working with blind and partially sighted people to widen involvement in the Cultural Olympiad

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People's Record

Museums, libraries and archives working with local partners to collect firsthand experiences

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