The Heritage Alliance would like to thank our legal partners BWB LLP for a very successful training session on 22 May, which enabled many Alliance members to benefit from free legal advice on crucial topics, such as Employment Law, Trustee responsibilities, Dealing with Heritage at Risk, Fundraising, …
The Heritage Alliance welcomes our new Advocacy & Communications Officer
We are delighted to announce that Daniella Briscoe-Peaple has been appointed as the Alliance’s Advocacy and Communications Officer, a new role made possible through our resilience funding awarded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund [Alliance Member]. Many of you will be familiar with Daniella from her previous time …
Civic Voice and ALGAO join The Heritage Alliance
The Heritage Alliance is delighted to welcome our newest members Civic Voice and ALGAO. Civic Voice is the national charity for the civic movement in England and they have a strong local presence. They are striving to make places more attractive, enjoyable and distinctive and to promote civic pride. They …
Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors – Hampton Court Palace/Tower of London
Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace. The Banqueting House, Kensington Palace. Kew’s royal buildings and Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland. Historic Royal Palaces are searching for project managers and quantity surveyors to …
This summer come and discover Strata Florida’s Archaeology Field School
Looking for archaeology, history and culture? Then come join a dig this summer at the foot of the beautiful Cambrian Mountains in Mid- Wales. The Strata Florida Archaeology Field School will open its trenches from 21st August – 16th September at the 12th century Strata Florida Abbey …
Understanding Repair & Maintenance of Traditional (Pre 1919) Buildings
Two-day courses on 2nd & 3rd July 2019 and 24th & 25th September 2019 at the ORNC Greenwich Of interest to the public, historic buildings owners, crafts persons, builders and professionals – the Building Crafts College in conjunction with the Old Royal Naval College [Alliance member] is offering 2, two-day courses …
Historic Ironwork Masterclass: conservation of historic railings, Hampton Court Palace
1 October 2019, 09.30-16.30 The SPAB [Alliance member] are thrilled to be partnering once again with Historic Royal Palaces to bring this NEW one-day masterclass on the conservation and care of historic ironwork, using the work of Jean Tijou at Hampton Court Palace as a …
SPAB Working Party 2019
10/07/2019 – 17/07/2019 Location: Boxley Abbey, Sandling, ME14 3BT, Maidstone , United Kingdom Each year the SPAB decamps from its London HQ to put its advice and expertise into practice at its annual summer working party. An increasingly popular event, it offers the chance for volunteers, ranging from …
A Stitch in Time: Why maintenance and small repairs matter – A free one day practical workshops exploring how you can sustain your place of worship through small scale maintenance and repair activity – Suffolk and Manchester
Monday 3 June 2019, 10.00 – 15.30 Location Suffolk : The Church of St Peter & St John, Rectory Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0ED Location Manchester: Long Street Methodist Church, Lever Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 5UE Funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and administered by Historic England, …
Contemporary Art in the Heritage Experience Conference 2019 Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne
29-30 July 2019 This two day international conference at Newcastle University is a key output of the ‘Mapping Contemporary Art in the Heritage Experience’ research project (2017-19) funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), and delivered in partnership with The National Trust [Alliance member], The Churches …
Protecting Historic Parks and Gardens: Mastering Planning Responses – Gaining the skills and confidence to write a planning application comment letter
27th June 2019, 10.30am-4.00pm A Historic Landscape Project Training Day, with Yorkshire Gardens Trust – The Woodshed, The Workhouse Museum, Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon, Yorkshire, HG4 1LE Despite their popularity, the historic parks and gardens that we love are easily lost, as they are vulnerable to …
Register Your Event for Heritage Open Days 2019
Heritage Open Days, the UK’s largest festival of history and culture – is now accepting events to register to take part in 2019. Every year, 1000s of events take place across the country, unlocking their doors and attracting new audiences to their site. This year, …