Daily Archives: 01/02/2014

IHBC Student Award 2013: results – 1 winner, 3 commended!

The judge for the 2013 IHBC Annual Gus Astley Student Awards, Jeremy Musson, architectural historian and writer, has selected Sebastian Fry as the winner, for a thesis presented to the IHBC-recognised conservation course at the Architectural Association, a work Musson … Continue reading

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IHBC welcomes new MSc in Architectural History & Theory

A new advanced masters degree in MSc Architectural History & Theory course has been launched by Edinburgh College of Art to commence in September 2014. Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) is offering a new course for the 2014 academic year, … Continue reading

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IHBC members: Help needed for research into crimes against heritage

IHBC members and other heritage professionals are being asked by Mark Harrison, National Policing and Crime Advisor for English Heritage, to help develop research into detecting crimes committed against heritage by completing a short online survey. The research is being … Continue reading

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March deadline for EU Arts and Culture Programme Approaching

The deadline for the Culture sub-programme of Creative Europe funding is approaching (Wednesday 5 March 2014 for Cooperation projects and 19th March for European network projects). The European Commission has placed all calls for proposals under Creative Europe online.    The … Continue reading

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Funding awarded for dry stone walling skills

The Built Landscape Heritage Education and Training Project proposed by the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain (DSWA) has received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). HLF writes: The project aims to improve career prospects in dry … Continue reading

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‘Big’ Legacy grants announced for Derry/Londonderry communities

£400,000 of funding has been announced by the Big Lottery Fund to the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland’s Acorn Fund for UK City of Culture legacy community arts and culture projects. The Arts Council of Northern Ireland writes: The grant … Continue reading

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Heritage in ‘Placemaking’ award winners

The winners of the Placemaking Awards  have been announced. with the 17 winners including the Old Stables Heritage Centre, Pembrokeshire for Best Use of Heritage in Place-Making. Planning Resource writes: The Old Stables project was submitted by Pembrokeshire Local Action … Continue reading

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New study highlights opportunities and guidance on LDO’s

The Welsh Government has published a new study relating to Local Development Orders (LDOs) which remove the need to apply for planning permission for the type of development specified in the LDO, as an extension to permitted development (but created … Continue reading

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600 homes approved at former RAF site in Bedfordshire

Section 106 agreement contributions to refurbish Grade II* listed airship sheds and a contribution to local housing-supply targets were deemed to outweigh the negative aspects of the planned development in the vicinity of RAF Cardington. Two applications were under consideration, … Continue reading

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Forth Bridge nominated for WHS status

Culture Secretary at the Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) Maria Miller has revealed that the UK’s latest nomination for World Heritage site status is to be the Forth railway bridge. The Forth Bridge is over a mile and … Continue reading

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Creative Scotland announces winners of the 2014 Creative Places awards

Helmsdale, Peebles and Falkirk have been recognised by Creative Scotland under the Creative Places award scheme which focuses on creative programmes in areas outside main cities. Creative Scotland writes: Places under 2,500 residents (£50k), the winner is: HELMSDALE Helmsdale is … Continue reading

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Viewing of East Midlands canal engineering structures

The Canal and River Trust recently held an open day where over 600 people took the opportunity to seek rare glimpse into the drained Erewash canal locks undergoing conservation work. The Canal and River Trust writes: This weekend we opened … Continue reading

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Nominate a young heritage hero

Historic Scotland are seeking nominations for the Young Scot Heritage Award (deadline Tuesday 18th February). The award celebrates the contribution of young people aged 11- 26 who have worked hard to protect, maintain and support Scotland’s historic environment. Previous winners … Continue reading

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