The search to find a replacement for coal to steam locomotives in the UK has been going on for several years. Now, attention is turning to replacement fuels for running stationary steam engines and their boilers beyond the use of gas or wood pellets. Crofton beam engine held a first trial steaming using Homefire Ecoal…
Heritage Sector Resilience Plan Launched
At the end of June 2022 the Historic Environment Forum, with the support of Historic England, launched a Heritage Sector Resilience Plan designed to provide a clear roadmap to a more robust and resilient heritage sector. Its the result of a number of online workshops held in late 2021/early 2022 in response to the COVID…
Re-imagining the Future of Industrial Heritage Pt 2: Decommissing the 20th Century Project
A study being led by Keele University researchers since 2020 has been looking at a new role for local communities in decommissioning large industrial facilities. The research project, entitled ‘Decommissioning the Twentieth Century’, is being led by Keele University historian Dr Ben Anderson. Working alongside local stakeholders, the project is exploring the role of local…
Re-imagining Industrial Heritage Pt 1: Ignite Yorkshire
Ignite Yorkshire is an NHLF Kick the Dust project all about how industrial heritage and young people connect. The project works with young people, ages 14 to 25, just starting to think about their career paths. It takes inspiration from the industrial past to develop skills for the future. The project is exploring how we can make the…
Heritage Open Days Directory Now Live
It’s not too late to join the festival as an organiser and list your event, which could be a perfect chance to reach new audiences and boost secondary spend. More than 30 Industrial Heritage sites have already registered for this year’s event. Take an early peek at the programme as it develops, with more than…
Apply Now for AIM’s New Stories New Audiences Funding
The Association for Independent Museums (AIM) has opened applications for their New Stories New Audiences grants. These are designed to inspire small museums to stay relevant to their audiences and to increase their impact by identifying new stories and working with a new partner, to work differently, and try something new. Funded by National Lottery…
Manchester viaduct on the way to becoming a green ‘sky park’
The National Trust’s plan to turn as an 1890s Manchester steel viaduct into a ‘sky park’ have taken another step forward with the first test opening on the 11th June 2022. This 330-metre long Grade II-listed viaduct strides across Castlefield, one of the historic industrial zones of the city centre. It was built in 1892…
Industrial Heritage and Civic Pride Survey Results
Historic England recently commissioned Public First to undertake a research exercise to test public opinion in priority areas for levelling up on the role of historic buildings, industrial heritage, and historic parks in fostering civic pride. This was based on six focus groups in the following areas – Darlington, Bury, Sheffield, Wolverhampton, Ashington, and Stoke-on-Trent….
Nominations Open for Family Friendly Museum Award 2022
Kids in Museums launched the Family Friendly Museum Award in 2004 to recognize the venues that are most welcoming, fun, and accessible for families. Each year it is down to families to decide the winners. Nominations are now open for the Family Friendly Museum Award for 2022. The ‘Kids in Museums Manifesto’ has also been…
SPAB Online Training Seminars for June & July 2022
The next two SPAB (Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) online training seminars are now open for booking. These are as follows: The Challenges of Windmill Conservation (Live Online Lecture) 15 June 2022, 12pm-1pm £6 pp – SPAB Members £8 pp – Non-Members The lecture will compare the current techniques used in the repair…
Industrial Heritage Support 