With the UK experiencing its wettest autumn/winter for many years the impact of flooding on historic buildings, especially industrial sites such as the Museum of Making in Derby, is once more in the news. As Historic England notes, ‘flooding is one of the most significant risks to historic buildings from climate change’. Furthermore, many historic…
Industrial Heritage Sites Added to the National List in England During 2023
Several dozen industrial archaeology and industrial heritage sites are amongst the 227 listed buildings, scheduled monuments, and parks and gardens added to the National List in England for 2023 through Historic England. There were also several industrial sites which had their protection upgraded. These sites include: Amongst the industrial sites to have their protection increased…
Tonedale Mill & Tone Works to Benefit From £20million Through the Levelling-Up Fund
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) announced on November 20 the results of the third round of the Levelling Up Fund. Amongst the projects included is the ‘Vision for Tonedale’. A £19,987,663 grant will see the redevelopment and restoration of the Tondedale Mill and Tone Works textile sites in Somerset. Somerset Council…
Museum Leaders Meet for First ‘UK Museum COP’ with Joint Climate Change Commitments
In November 2023 representatives from 68 UK museums, sector bodies, and funders met for the first UK Museum COP meeting, organised by the The National Museum Directors’ Council and hosted at Tate Modern. The meeting took place to solidify the collective action museums can take to reduce carbon emissions within the sector and address the…
Heritage Fund Directory for 2024
For those individuals and heritage organisations seeking funding, or guidance on raising funds, for their projects, the Heritage Alliance co-manages the Heritage Funding Directory with the Architectural Heritage Fund. This is a free resource for the heritage sector. The directory lists funding sources for heritage projects across the UK (and internationally), and includes some helpful guidance…
AIA One Day Online CPD Workshop 0n Cast & Wrought Iron, January 2024
The AIA are running their inaugural online AIA accredited CPD workshop on the conservation of cast and wrought iron on 27th January 2024. The workshops are for anyone with an interest in industrial archaeology, anyone working in heritage conservation and restoration, council and museums decision-makers. Its also open to anyone in the industrial heritage and…
AIA 5th East-West Workshop on Industrial Archaeology, 25 November 2023
There are still free places available on the next online East-West Workshop on Industrial Archaeology, run by the AIA. This 5th workshop explores the architecture created for or by industry, and how the post-industrial society transforms and repopulates the spaces of the industrial period. The focus will be on China, England, Greece, and Spain to…
Folkestone’s Leas Lift Secures £4.8m Funding For Restoration
Folkestone’s Grade II* listed Leas Lift has reached its restoration fundraising target, thanks to a £4.8m contribution from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The capital means the overall goal of £6.6 million for its restoration has been met. Originally installed in 1885, it carried 2,389 passengers on the first day! It is one of only…
Historic England To Object ‘in the strongest terms’ to London’s Liverpool Street Station Redevelopment
Historic England will object in the strongest terms to current proposals to redevelop London’s Liverpool Street Station. The scheme proposes a giant new building above the existing station and the neighbouring Great Eastern Hotel, both listed buildings set within the heart of the City. It also proposes far-reaching redevelopment of the station complex. Historic England note that ‘The…
Derby Museums Launches Flood Damage Appeal
Derby Museums has launched an appeal to help retore and repair the Museum of Making (the Old Silk Mill), which was flooded on 21 October. On that day the River Derwent reached 3.58m above its usual level. This is the highest level since records began and well above the flood defence design limits for the…
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