Culture and the economy
Culture and the creative industries are critical to London’s success as a leading global city.
Value of Culture to London
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£10
Million generated every hour by London's creative industries
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No. 1
Googled city in the world
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1/6
Jobs in London are in the Creative Industries
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£7.3
Billion generated from cultural tourism to London
Influence of culture on London's economy
Musicians, prop makers, costume designers, actors and lighting designers create the world renowned west end theatre that 32,000 people enjoy every night.
Men’s and Women’s Fashion Week generate over £6 billion in PR for London.
There are 30,000 new art & design graduates each year.
Artists, fabricators, small galleries and frame shops' work puts London in the top 3 global art capitals with a market of £9.2 billion.
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