The Annual Museum Survey, run by Museum Development South West for the whole of England, surveyed non-National museums in spring this year. The annual survey provides a comprehensive report on the operating context of museums in 2026, including dozens of industrial heritage sites. Engagement with the survey increased by 12% in 2026, compared with the…
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Historic Environment Scotland’ ‘Inform Guide’ to Ceramic Tiled Flooring
Historic Environment Scotland (HES)’s ‘Inform Guide’ on ceramic tiled floors is available to download. Fired clay tiles have been in use since the Middle Ages, and a large manufactruign industry developed in the 18th and 19th centuries. The guide gives a brief overview of the traditional, and often decorative, floor tiles. The Inform Guide explores…
Historic Pottery Kiln in South Yorkshire Given £77K for Restoration
Historic England has awarded Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council more than £77,000 to help save an important part of South Yorkshire’s industrial heritage. The Grade II* Rockingham Kiln in Swinton, near Rotherham, was once part of an internationally renowned porcelain works, producing flamboyant ornaments and dinner services for royalty and aristocracy including King William IV. Dating…
