Historic England and the English Heritage Trust have updated their ‘Climate Change Adaptation Report’, a document written in response to the Government’s Fourth Adaptation Reporting Power (ARP4) call under provisions in Part 4, Section 62 of the Climate Change Act 2008. This latest edition builds on the Third Adaptation Reporting Power (ARP3) report submitted jointly…
Historic England’s 2024 Heritage at Risk Register & Industrial Heritage Sites
Earlier in November Historic England published their 2024 Heritage at Risk Register, which lists all the Garde II*, Grade I and scheduled historic structures and places that it believes are in danger of being lost. The Register gives an annual snapshot of the health of England’s historic buildings and places. It helps to ensure they…
Conservation Matters in the North 24: Transferrable Skills in Conservation Conference
The Northwest Conservators Group are holding their annual conference in December on the theme of ‘Transferable Skills in Conservation’. The conference is open to all with an interest in conservation including curators, conservators, historians, students, volunteers, interns, and related disciplines such as those runnign industrial hertiage sites. A series of short talks will explore questions…
Guidance on Social Media Use for Charities
Charity Digital has updated their advice on how to use social media. Social media has become essential for charities, and industrial heritage sites are no exception, in helping reach wider audiences, raise awareness, and drive donations. But as the social media landscape constantly changes, staying effective requires regular evaluation. Social media is a powerful tool,…
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – New eLearning Resources for the Heritage Sector
Museum Development South West have launched a free eLearning course for museums (and relevant to industrial heritage sites) across England who want to develop their understanding of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). The EDI Roadmap has been developed with expert consultants, with lived experience and EDI expertise, alongside a group of museum user testers. Through…
Annual Museum Survey 2024 – Findings Published
Museum Development England has released the reports for the Annual Museum Survey for 2024. The report findings highlight the continuing impact of the cost-of-living crisis, and the resulting pressures placed on museums. Museums deserve recognition for the remarkable work of their volunteers and their creative approaches to diversifying income streams. In less exceptional times, museums…
Online Appeal for Funding to Save Worsbrough Mill’s History and Heritage
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust, a fundraising charity which helps fund and promote Barnsley Museums’ five free heritage attractions, has launched a fundraising campaign to help securee the future of Wosbrough Mill. Funds are required for repairs and to future-proof the history and unique industrial heritage of the mill. This site is one of the…
Historic England Advice on Re-use of Mills Updated
Historic England has updated (September 2024) its guidance on the value of re-utilising historic mills, outlining their many potential new uses. These re-uses include houses, offices, shops, restaurants, art galleries and even an NHS outpatients’ department . The revised guidance notes that the vast majority of adults (89%) believe mills are an ‘important part of…
Second Heritage Skills Seminar at London Transport Museum 31 October
The second London Transport Museum seminar series on heritage skills will take place at the London Transport Museum Depot at Acton on 31 October. The seminar is part of the Museum’s Sustaining Heritage Skills project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund’s Heritage Innovation Fund. The seminar builds on the previous seminar held in June…
90,000 Records of London Archaeology Published on New Platform Includes Industrial Sites
Historic England and Getty have collaborated to produce the Greater London Historic Environment Record (GLHER), which consists of 90,000 entries collected over the course of 40 years, and will be available for anyone interested in learning more about archaeological sites, historical buildings, industrial sites, national parks, and more in the Greater London Area. Visitors to…
Industrial Heritage Support 