In this episode, we explore The Underpasses—examining the ideal of safe routes to school and the reality of 'betwixt and between' spaces. This episode brings together fascinating stories and creative expressions from Washington, brought to life by the community and special guests. It featurse Underpass, a ballad written and performed by David Brewis. Underpass (after Jake)David BrewisWhen I was just a bairnBarely bar-stool highI’d nestle in the clubTo see what stories might pass byAnd every now and thenI’d hear the most alluring lassTell a handsome washy chapShe’d show him round her underpassUnderpassTake a tour around my underpassA three-dimensional, architecturalOh, so peculiar wonderIt’s my underpassIt could be your underpassAnd though it may sound crassI love you soI’d cycled through a fewOn my evening paper roundI’d never thought to wonderWhat enchantments might aboundWithin their lustrous concrete wallsSuch prefabricated classNo troglodyte could tarnishHer exemplary underpassUnderpassTake a tour around my underpassA three-dimensional, architecturalOh, so peculiar wonderIt’s my underpassIt could be your underpassAnd though it may sound crassI’d ask you, dear, to dashThe romance may not lastI love you… nowGuests:Washington Community Podcasting Group, Dr. Ian Cook, Northumbria University, Professor Caroline Mitchell, University of Sunderland, Jude Murphy, Tommy Anderson, Chris Morland, Claire Kingston, Jamie Murray, Ged Parker (Washington History Society), Roger Morris, Jennifer Tindall, Mike Clay.Music and ProductionProduced by: Grace Stubbings & the Washington Community Podcasting GroupMusic by: David Brewis & Paige TemperleyExecutive Producers: Caroline Mitchell & Jude MurphyAbout the ProjectThis episode was developed in collaboration with:Washington Heritage PartnershipSunderland City Council’s Washington Area CommitteeSunderland Culture at The Arts Centre WashingtonBaseline ShiftWe Make CultureSupported by:The University of SunderlandThe National Lottery Heritage FundAcknowledgmentsSpecial thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players for making this project possible.

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