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Incentivise cycling
Posted on 11th April 2022
In the UK we all need incentive to get on our bike! Here are just a few!
Cycling as our future transport
Posted on 4th April 2022
With several national lockdowns firmly under our belts and despite offices being shut for most of 2020, the Department of Transport has noted a 38% increase in cycling since before the pandemic. Although this increase has been predominantly recreational t
Strata Beam Bench Goes Modular
Posted on 28th March 2022
Introducing the Strata Beam expansion, a modular take on our popular Strata Beam family of benches and tables designed in collaboration with Jess Sorel. The Strata Beam expansion retains the original line’s and material juxtaposition of warm, welcoming wo
Design Light Experiences with Profile Lighting
Posted on 23rd March 2022
From the rational to the emotional, Profile introduces an architectural presence, aesthetic versatility, and high-performance functionality to outdoor spaces. Designed in collaboration with award-winning lighting designer Linnaea Tillett and Tillett Light
A Brief History of Bus Shelters
Posted on 21st March 2022
Between the 17th to the 19th century, horse-drawn carriages ran regular services between our towns and cities. Each service started and stopped at a designated coaching inn where passengers could board or alight. This was the earliest bus stop! The first
What are the origins of bollards?
Posted on 15th March 2022
The bollard is a short vertical post, derived from the word ‘bole’ meaning tree trunk. Bollards were initially used for the purpose of mooring ships on docks – the design over time has moved inland and become a highly common structure in the urban environ
The History of Street Furniture
Posted on 8th March 2022
Over the decades we have witnessed the evolution of street furniture, the look and design of each range responds to modern progression and the technology available at the time. Often the economy of the times is what shapes our street furniture. A continuo
Protect Duty - The Safety and Security of Public Spaces and Venues
Posted on 21st February 2022
Last year the government set out a proposal, a new Protect Duty, that is to be a legal requirement for public places and venues to ensure preparedness for future terrorist attacks. The ‘Protect Duty’, also known as Martyn’s Law, is named after Martyn Hett
CROWD proudly announces the acquisition of Bailey Street Furniture Group
Posted on 18th February 2022
Since its foundation in 2014, Creators of the Outside World (CROWD) have had the ambition to make a significant impact on the outside public living environment.
New Products from Spanish Design Partners
Posted on 16th February 2022
Bailey Streetscene have signed with a new supplier, Fabregas. This street furniture supplier has over 30 years experience in the industry and is a major manufacturing company within the sector across Europe. The original company dates back to 1917, now it