Monthly Archives: June 2015

Ex-PM Heath’s Salisbury garden plans turned down

Plans for events to be staged in the garden of the former home of Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath in Salisbury have been turned down by Wiltshire Council. Planning Portal writes: The Sir Edward Heath Charitable Foundation wanted to stage … Continue reading

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SG: Climate change adaption programme

The latest update on action taken relating to measures to deal with adaption for climate change has been discussed in a new report for the Scottish Government (SG), and includes updates on actions relating to matters affecting the historic environment. … Continue reading

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Your favourite architect or craftsperson on a banknote?

Nominations are sought from the public as to the person from the field of visual arts (including architecture and craftspeople) who ought to be featured on the next £20 Bank of England, with nominations closing on 19 July.  The Bank … Continue reading

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Opinion: Jenkins on King’s College

The London Evening Standard featured an opinion piece by Simon Jenkins on the ‘u-turn’ by Historic England on the proposed King’s College London demolition and redevelopment works, looking at the power of public opinion, and the press. View the article … Continue reading

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First issue of HE research magazine out

HE have launched their first issue of Historic England Research, the new magazine detailing innovation and news in the heritage research sector, including new projects into housing for the elderly and railway goods buildings.  The issue includes articles on: Current … Continue reading

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RHS: Travelling Fellowships for garden designers etc.

Members with a keen interest in landscape design, historic parks and gardens (or considering training in this area) will be interested to hear of a new initiative between The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has partnered with the Winston Churchill Memorial … Continue reading

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