The 2025 National Railway Heritage Awards – established in 1979 to recognise best practice in the re-use, restoration and upkeep of historic railway and tramway buildings – were presented on 3 December by the Minister for Rail, Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill. This year’s honours included the restoration of the former Cambrian Railways headquarters…
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Research on Land and Outdoor Spaces Management for Museums Published
New research published by AIM, the Welsh Government, Arts Council England, and NMDC, explores the opportunities and challenges presented by museum land and outdoor spaces. The report includes two industrial museum case studies (Greenfield Heritage Park and Wheal Martyn), as well as a toolkit that allows museums and heritage organisations to start putting the recommendations…
The National Archives: New Spaces, Places, and Belonging Community Hub Grant
Applications for the Spaces, Places, and Belonging Community Hub Seed Corn Grants are open until 28 November. This new UK-wide programme, run by The National Archives and funded by the AHRC, offers grants, training, and digital tools to help you explore, share, and celebrate your community’s stories. It is funded until December 2027. Seed Corn Grants offer between £500…
Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre Upgrade
Earlier in 2025 the Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre re-opened under new management. The centre tells not only the story of the making of the 1945 film ‘Brief Encounter’ but also the history and heritage of Carnforth, its workers, and its families. In October 2024, the Station Trust, which ran the Visitor Centre, handed back the lease…
Refreshed Heritage Funding Directory Now Live
The Heritage Alliance have unveiled the new and improved Heritage Funding Directory. The refreshed directory has been sponsored by Historic Houses Foundation, PixelFridge, and the Architectural Heritage Fund. The Hertiage Funding Directory is a great place to epxlore grants for conservation projects, community heritage initiatives, or organisational development. To learn more about how the Heritage…
Cromford Mills, Long Shop Museum, & Dockyard Museum Receive Grants to Upgrade their Sites
Three industrial heritage sites have received grants this summer that will help upgrade and presevre their sites. Cromford Mills, the Dockyard Museum in Bristol, and the Long Shop in Leisten, have benefitted from a variety of grants that will help improve their futures. The Arkwright Society has secured £1.3 million for Cromford Mills from The…
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…
SWWERIAC 2025: South Wales & West of England Regional Industrial Archaeology Conference, 26 April
SWWERIAC 2025: South Wales & West of England Regional Industrial archaeology conference, 26 April
Heritage Counts Survey
Heritage Counts Survey
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings to Join English Heritage
Historic England have annoucned that they will be handing over the visitor attraction at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings to the care of English Heritage from the 1st April 2025. The visitor experience at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings will become part of the charity’s 400-strong portfolio of historic attractions, welcoming thousands of potential new visitors. It will sit…
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