The UK has a centuries-long heritage of extraordinarily creative and vibrant arts and culture. As well as projecting our values on the world stage, the creative industries drive our economy at home. The contribution they make has often been under-appreciated and their importance goes well beyond the economy.
Therefore, it follows that there are a great many cinemas and theatres throughout the nations, some historic, others state-of-the-art, from small independents to global chains. Our television, film and music industries are the envy of the world; they form the national conversation through which we define our shared values.
rich sporting heritage and has made a significant impact on culture, society and the economy. The most popular sports in the UK, which continue to enjoy a huge following, are:
- Football
- Cricket
- Rugby
- Tennis
- Athletics
As a consequence, the UK is home to many iconic sports stadia that are familiar to people around the world, and host a wide range of sporting events. Wembley Stadium remains the largest and best-known stadium, with a capacity of over 90,000. It hosts the FA Cup Final and England’s national football team matches, as well as rugby and other events.
Horse racing is also enduringly popular in the UK, and there are numerous racecourses across the country, each with its own unique characteristics and history. Some of the most notable are:
- Ascot Racecourse (Berkshire)
- Aintree Racecourse (Liverpool, Merseyside)
- Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucestershire)
- Epsom Downs Racecourse (Surrey)
- Goodwood Racecourse (Chichester, West Sussex)
- Newmarket Racecourses (Suffolk)
Here are just a few of the projects PTSG’s teams have delivered in entertainment, leisure and culture:
- Delivering cleaning at all levels of BBC Broadcasting House
- Performing a test and inspection of the lightning protection system at London’s Tate Moderngallery
- Delivering water treatment services at the Robert Burns Museum, Alloway
- Providing safe access to the lower flat roofs by providing almost 1km of free-standing guardrail at Everton FC’s new Bramley-Moore Dock
- Carrying out structural inspections and painting of the steel support purlins at Celtic Park, Glasgow
