The ‘pub’ is one of Britain’s great institutions; it was largely a Victorian creation but since the 1960’s it has been subject to rapid and often insensitive change. Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) have estimated that 39 pubs are closing each week; a loss of any heritage asset will lead to a desire to preserve [...]
Tag Archives: heritage
English Heritage – Festival of History 2010
July 17, 2010 – 12:01 pm
Festival of History 2010
Prepare for the ultimate historical adventure as the Festival of History thunders back for 2010. Experience over 2000 years of history and watch as over 1,000 re-enactors march out of history and into the heart of England. Hear the thud of Roman soldiers as they march in unison, the thunder of charging [...]
Garden Day and Craft Fair at Selly Manor, Bournville – Sunday 27th June
June 21, 2010 – 9:04 pm
Historic Selly Manor in Bournville really is the most glorious place to spend a sunny afternoon. Or a rainy afternoon come to think of it. I think I’m probably a little biased, as I regularly volunteer at the Manor, but I stand by my statement all the same.
Selly Manor is the site of two timber-framed buildings – the [...]
Some links for June 16th through to June 19th
June 19, 2010 – 6:00 pm
These are our links for June 16th through June 19th:
wg/archaeology – Open Knowledge Foundation Wiki – Working Group on Open Data in Archaeology
Open Knowledge Foundation Blog » Blog Archive » Dig the new breed, Part II – open archaeology and ethics – "…archaeologists, for right or wrong, consider the implications of placing fine grained [...]
National Trust – The Album
June 18, 2010 – 9:41 pm
For those of you who (like myself) love the peace and quiet of a historic building or garden, but sometimes begrudge having to share this tranquility with other visitors, the National Trust recently released an album of sounds from various NT locations, which means you can have a little of the magic in your own [...]
New guidance published by English Heritage to protect local areas
June 18, 2010 – 7:46 pm
An English Heritage guidance document ‘Understanding Place: Historic Area Assessments – Principles and Practice was published this month which provides a method of understanding the heritage of an area. All places have a story and identity. Historic cities, towns and villages have a distinctive character, shaped by years of history to the present day.
Undertaking Historic [...]
Rice’s Architectural Primer by Matthew Rice – a review.
June 5, 2010 – 9:42 pm
Architecture for Beginners!
For someone who is fascinated by historic buildings, I know very little of the many architectural eras and correct terminology! There are plenty of guides to historic architecture out there, such as the Pevsner guides, and whilst I recognise the brilliance of such guides, I was looking for something a little gentler to [...]
Some links for May 3rd through to May 20th
May 20, 2010 – 11:00 pm
These are our links for May 3rd through May 20th:
BBC News – National Lottery to give more cash for arts and sport – Sport, the arts and heritage are to get more National Lottery funding, under plans announced by new Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt.
About the Conference | Transfer of Heritage Assets – "With cutbacks in resources [...]
Edwardian Arts and Craft house restored in Birmingham
May 3, 2010 – 10:00 am
From the 1st May Winterbourne House is now open to the public after being restored to its Edwardian splendour. Winterbourne House and garden is an example of an Edwardian Arts and Crafts property on the University of Birmingham’s Edgbaston Campus, 15 minutes away from the city centre. The house was built for John and Margaret [...]
West Bromwich’s Manor House open for Bank Holiday
April 30, 2010 – 10:53 pm
The Manor House, a medieval building in West Bromwich, has been closed to the public for years and is only open for designated events and open days – including this Sunday and Monday (2nd and 3rd May). The building is currently undergoing a restoration by Sandwell Council who hope that the Grade I listed building [...]
