Daily Archives: 30/07/2014

Dame Jenny Abramsky, 67, is stepping down after six years as chair of the Lottery Fund and in an interview with the Telegraph says that “heritage is so much more than beautiful buildings.” The Telegraph writes: The headquarters of the Heritage … Continue reading →

British high streets’ study shows how town centres have risen to the challenge of online shopping and out-of-town retailers. UK Gov writes: Researchers at the University of Southampton reveal how ‘fundamental’ changes to Britain’s ‘convenience culture’ are transforming the way … Continue reading →

English Heritage is asking the public to help with an on-line archive of aerial photographs (Britain from Above) showing the impact of the First World War on British soil. English Heritage writes: Temporary First World War buildings in St James’s … Continue reading →

English Heritage has announced details of a survey which it undertook to discover which historical events Britain would most like to witness, with the construction of Stonehenge being the most popular choice, and 68% of respondants wishing to learn more … Continue reading →

Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, visits the Glasgow School of Art to see how £5 million of UK Government funding will help in its restoration. DCMS writes: The fire at the school on 23 May … Continue reading →

Silvertown Quays regeneration to form part of the development of the Royal Docks into a ‘vibrant destination‘. Royal Docks website writes: Plans have been submitted for the £3.5bn transformation of Silvertown Quays into a new piece of London, creating an … Continue reading →

The local project, led by the Annaclone Historical Society,  will map the history and major stories of Annaclone over thousands of years HLF writes: A local heritage project will map the history and major stories of Annaclone over thousands of … Continue reading →