English Heritage [Alliance member] is calling on the public to help them address the gender imbalance in London’s blue plaques: “Today only 14 per cent of London’s blue plaques celebrate women. We don’t think that’s good enough.” Since they launched their ‘plaques for women’ campaign …

Lonelyleap is currently working on an audio series for the National Trust about people’s connection to place. As part of their research, they are looking to speak to someone who is passionate about the arts and crafts movement who has a strong connection to either Wightwick …

SPAB is now inviting entries for its John Betjeman Award for 2019. This Award celebrates excellence in conservation and repair projects at places of worship of any faith in England and Wales (and including the Isle of Man); and recognises the highest standards of craftsmanship …

How are you finding our website? We are in the process of updating our website and would like to hear from our website users on how they use our current website and what they would like to see on a new version. We have created …

Hours: 38 hours per week (due to the nature of the job occasional evenings and weekends will be required) Contract period: Full time from January 2019 Salary: £25 – £28k per annum dependent upon experience Location: Based in central Southampton at Tower House and God’s …

On 23rd October 2018, in the Waldorf’s beautiful Palm Court, 7 inspiring speakers debated with the public about the importance of ‘Diversifying Heritage’. Dr Ben Cowell, Deputy Chair of The Heritage Alliance and Director General of Historic Houses, kicked off the debate. His introductory speech …

The 2018 ‘Heritage and the Economy’ report confirms that the heritage sector plays a crucial part in the English economy, with a total GVA of £29 billion (equivalent to 2% of national GVA) and 459,000 people employed. Heritage attracts 236.6 million tourists every year, fascinated …

Historic Pools of Britain is a national organisation giving representation to indoor and outdoor pools, recognising the vital role they play within their communities, and their significant contribution to the nation’s heritage. Across the UK there is considerable interest in historic pools and a real …

The October #HeritageChat was on the theme of Apprenticeships in the Historic Environment sector. The discussion covered a number of topics, including how Apprenticeships can help the sector, the areas of the sector in which they might be most effective and what the main issues …

Heritage Day 2018 will be held in London’s Grade-I listed Queen Mary Undercroft at the magnificent Old Royal Naval College [Alliance member]. Join us for Loyd Grossman CBE’s final event as our Chair and hear from DCMS and the new National Trust Director-General, Hilary McGrady. …

This edition of Heritage Update has been edited by the Alliance’s intern Francesca Benetti. She is a PhD candidate at the University of Padua (Italy). Her research focuses on public participation in the heritage sector, particularly in archaeology, by comparing legislation and policies in UK …

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, presented the 2018 Budget on 29th October. The Budget sets out the Government’s plans for the British economy. Overall, the Chancellor stated that this Budget seeks to favour hard-working families after the period of austerity. The Chancellor …