{"id":29580,"date":"2021-04-02T17:37:43","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T16:37:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogsnew.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=29580"},"modified":"2021-04-02T17:37:43","modified_gmt":"2021-04-02T16:37:43","slug":"cadw-finding-history-on-your-doorstep-15-minute-heritage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=29580","title":{"rendered":"Cadw: Finding history on your doorstep \u2013 \u201815-Minute Heritage\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Cadw has launched the \u201815-Minute Heritage\u2019 initiative to encourage everyone to explore the heritage on our doorsteps.<\/h3>\n
image: Cadw website<\/em><\/h6>\n

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[Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas MS shares] his 15-minute heritage story\u2026<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

\u2026 digital technology allows us to connect with great museums, heritage sites and artwork across the globe\u2026<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

Cadw writes:<\/p>\n

Taking a closer look at our everyday surroundings provides a fascinating opportunity to\u00a0discover aspects of our heritage that we often hurry past and take for granted.<\/p>\n

Buildings, both domestic and civic, open spaces from the local football field to a well-trodden dog walking route and landmarks ranging from medieval ruins to relics of modern industry all may figure on a 15-minute foray from your front door.<\/p>\n

To launch our project we asked\u00a0the Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism, Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas MS, to share his 15-minute heritage story \u2014 follow his footsteps from Llandaff across the Old Taff\u00a0Railway bridge to Hailey Park in ‘Exploring Llandaff’…<\/p>\n

View 15-Minute Heritage \u2014\u00a0Exploring Llandaff<\/a><\/p>\n

The many benefits of exploring and strengthening the connection with\u00a0our local\u00a0heritage include fostering a deeper understanding of our surroundings; helping to promote social cohesion; and improving our quality of life.<\/p>\n

Even the simple act of walking or cycling in our local areas brings many physical and mental well-being benefits, often providing a breathing space from our busy home and work lives.<\/p>\n

And as we adapt to an ever-changing world, digital technology allows us\u00a0to connect with great museums, heritage sites and artwork across the globe. Now we\u2019ve used a new digital resource \u2014 ArcGIS StoryMaps \u2014\u00a0to launch our 15-minute heritage initiative.<\/p>\n

There are 3 elements to explore …<\/p>\n