Historic England has refreshed and relaunched their Heritage Gateway webpages this September. The Heritage Gateway provides access to summary records from national and local Historic Environment Records (HERs). As such, it contains thousands of records of industrial archaeology sites and buildings. Its a great resouce for searching across datasets and gaining an overview of England’s…
Author: mikenevell
I am the Industrial Heritage Support Officer for England, based at the National Trust Ironbridge Gorge Museums.
Legislative Changes Affecting Museums (and Industrial Sites) Coming this Autumn & Winter
Three sets of legislative changes coming into force over the next six months will have a material affect on how industrial heritage sites and museums are run in England. These are: Martyn’s Law (which has been blogged about on this website earlier the year), the Crime & Policing Act 2026, and the Employment Rights Act…
UK Heritage Pulse’s Skills Exchange Returns
UK Heritage Pulse’s Skills Exchange, connecting heritage organisations with people keen to share their time, skills, and expertise has returned. The service, funded by the NHLF, helps organisations find support in areas including conservation, digital projects, leadership, marketing, and other specialist fields. This is a very useful resource for those industrial heritage sites looking for…
Autumn Grants Update for Eligible Industrial Heritage Museums & Sites
This autumn’s round of heritage grants include three available for industrial heritage museums (accredited or working towards accreditation) and other industrial sites. Museum Learning and Engagement Grants Museum Development is delivering the ‘Museum Learning and Engagement Grants’ on behalf of Arts Council England, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), and the Department for…
New Research Shows Canals Cool Down Urban Areas During Heatwaves
New research from the University of Manchester indcates that canals in Britain and Ireland can cool city neighbourhoods for up to 50 metres from their banks, helping to combat urban heating, especially during heatwaves. The study found that canals cool their immediate surroundings during the day, typically extending 20–50 metres from the canal banks. Researchers…
SPAB: Current Topics in Building Conservation: Online Training
The Society for the Preservation of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) is offering four online training recordings covering some of the current topics in buildings conservation. Recorded in March 2026, they provide an easy way for professional industrial heritage staff to meet their CPD requirements. They will also help industrial heritage volunteers improve their understanding of some…
Historic England Update Advice on Managing Overheating in Historic Buildings – Including Industrial Structures
Historic England have released updated advice regarding minimising, mitigating, and managing overheating in historic buildings. Most of the existing UK building stock has been adapted for cold weather by keeping the heat in, and that includes historic buildings and industrial structures. As climate change impacts intensify, with hotter summers and frequent heatwaves, there is a growing…
Arts Council England Launch Heatwave Impact Survey – Open Until 7 August
Arts Council England’s (ACE) Environmental Responsibility team is keen to understand the impact of the UK’s recent heatwaves (May-July) on organisations in the cultural sector. In order to do this, they have launched a rapid online survey. The rapid survey, which should take no more than five minutes to complete, aims to gather insights which will inform…
Survey Highlights the Impact of the June Extreme Heatwave on the Heritage Sector
The latest UK Heritage Pulse survey shows how June’s extreme heatwave impacted the sector. June’s amber and red weather warnings pushed temperatures into the high 30s celsius, affecting the UK’s heritage sites. The latest UK Heritage Pulse survey asked people across the sector how the heat affected their buildings, collections, staff and visitors. They replied…
Knepp Accord: A Call to Action to Unite History and Nature for a Climate Resilient Future
Knepp Accord: A call to action to unite history and nature for a climate resilient future
