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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Hidden stories of Belfast’s heritage in shipbuilding

The tragic story of the Titanic has captured the public’s imagination since it struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage in 1912 as, more than a century later, many designs and drawings are made available to the public for the … Continue reading

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (former) doorstep’: Grade II Mill in Leek, Staffordshire demolished after being destroyed by fire

image for illustration: Big Mill, Leek, by AtticTapestry, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons Demolition experts say they ‘feel the loss’ of an iconic mill destroyed in a huge fire. Potteries-based Baskervilles had been brought in to clear Leek’s Big … Continue reading

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Submission for the National Railway Heritage Awards (NRHA)2026 now open, till 30/04

Submission for the National Railway Heritage Awards (NRHA) 2026 ‘To recognise, acknowledge and reward, for the public benefit, the very best in restoration, conservation and re-use of our historic railway infrastructure’ is open until 30 April.

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NHIG to form an Ironwork Education Steering Group

National Heritage Ironwork Group (NHIG) is forming an Ironwork Education Steering Group with the purpose of identifying the gaps in current training provision.

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