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…
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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…
Historic England Report on Architectural Measures to Reduce Overheating Within Historic Buildings
Historic England launched in March 2026 a study of passive architectural measures to reduce overheating in historic buildings. They comissioned the Thread consultancy to research how England’s historic buildings can be adapted to the changing climate. The research investigated how passive architectural measures, such as awnings or shutters, have been used in the past to…
New Resource Hub for Sharing Climate Guidance with Heritage Organisations
New Resource Hub for sharing climate guidance with heritage organisations
Historic England – Free Carbon Reduction Training for the Heritage Sector
Historic England – Free Carbon Reduction Training for the Heritage Sector
UK Government Announces Five Year £1.5 Billion Investment in the Cultural Sector
The UK Government has announced that £1.5 billion will be invested in the culture sector (including arts venues, museums, libraries, and heritage buildings) in England over five years in order to prevent closures and address urgent capital needs. The support includes more than £100 million of new monies specifically earmarked for local museums (many of which…
Inland Waterway Association Publishes Risk Index
Following the Climate Change Committee’s warning to the UK Government to prepare for 2oC warming by 2050, the Inland Waterways Association (IWA) has produced a first-of-its-kind map revealing the likely impact of 2oC degrees warming on Britain’s 5,000-mile network of canals and navigable rivers, as well as other risks. IWA has examined the risks facing…
Industrial Heritage Exhibitions for Autumn 2025
With summer definately over and wetter weather bringing welcome relief to parched landscapes, many industrial museums have a varied round of indoor autumn events getting under way. This includes a new crop of industrial heritage exhibitions. At the Jackfield Tile Museum, part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, there is new temporary exbition of work…
2025 Spring Drought & Heat Waves Impacting Opening of Industrial Heritage Sites
The spring and early summer heatwaves in the UK, combined with an exceptionally dry spring (leading in some areas of England to drought conditions), have had a noticeable impact on industrial heritage sites, with temporary closures and changes to ways of working. In England, the Canal and River Trust have closed parts of the Leeds…
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