It is the first project of its kind within the UK Creative Cities network.

UNESCO: UK National Commission for UNESCO - From receptionist to ��cultural diplomat��: hotel teams across Bradford trained to promote its UNESCO status

Literature is one of seven creative industry fields which UNESCO recognises through its Creative cities network.

UNESCO: Recognises Dunedin Creativity

Find our more about the UNESCO Creative Cities Network across the UK and globally here.

UNESCO: UK National Commission for UNESCO :: Creative Cities Network in Scotland

The Creative Cities network has 69 members worldwide, of which only 7 others have been appointed UNESCO Creative Cities of Media Arts.

UNESCO: York becomes UK's first UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts

Glasgow was named UNESCO City of Music in August 2008, making it the second Scottish city to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

UNESCO: Glasgow, UNESCO City of Music

Norwich City of Literature, the UK's newest edition to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, was launched at the House of Lords on 5th November.

UNESCO: UK National Commission for UNESCO :: Norwich City of Literature launch

Praising the Mayor for the impressive development of creative industries, she stressed the importance of inscribing the Creative Cities network into a broader reflection on culture and development.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

The Network builds international links between cities that share a common creative history, thereby promoting the sharing of cultural and creative knowledge across national boundaries and economic divides.

UNESCO: UK National Commission for UNESCO :: Creative Cities Network