Absolute Units

Contested Countryside (with George Monbiot), pt. 2


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How does the history of enclosure surface in England today and in Britain's former colonies? How can we de-enclose to create access for all?

In this episode, Joe and Ollie continue last time's conversation with the legendary author and activist George Monbiot, about how does the history of capitalism and colonialism interlink to England's urban and rural spaces.

Learn more about George Monbiot's work at https://www.monbiot.com/

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Absolute Units is the official podcast of The Museum of English Rural Life. This series is made possible through the generous support of Arts Council England and Museums Partnership Reading, a partnership of The MERL with Reading Museum. Themetune by Tai Dawson.

Co-hosts: Ollie Douglas and Joe Vaughan
Producer: Joe Vaughan

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